Massa Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Massa last name means, where the surname began and where it was first recorded.
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Meaning and origin of the Massa last name
Meaning of the Massa last name: from Massa, a place name ("estate, farmstead"). Massa comes from one of the many Italian places called Massa, from late Latin massa, a "landed estate" of several farms. The surname clusters in Campania, Liguria and Sicily.
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This overview covers the Massa name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Brazil and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Massa name FAQ
What does the Massa name mean?
From Massa, a place name ("estate, farmstead"). Common variants include Masse, Massari, Massetti.
Where does the Massa surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Brazil and Argentina.
Is there a Massa coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Massa crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Massa coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.