Nasi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Nasi

What does the name Nasi mean?

Most instances of the Nasi surname are derived ultimately from the place named Naso in Messina province. In Sicily, however it is also thought that the name could have come from the Latin word "naso" meaning "nose," evolving from a nickname for someone with a remarkable nose.

Early Origins of the Nasi family

The surname Nasi was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. However, Baron Giovanni di Naso moved south to Messina in 1365 and held the Castle of S.Stefano di Briga under Frederico III of Sicily.

Early History of the Nasi family

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Nasi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Naso, Nasi, Nassi, Nasso, Naseau, Nassini, Nasari and others.

Early Notables of the Nasi family

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Nasi migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Nasi Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franco Nasi, age 29, who arrived in New York on May 27, 1887, aboard the "Neustria"
Giovani Nasi, age 25, who settled in American on March 26, 1890

Contemporary Notables of the name Nasi (post 1700) +

Guglielmo Ciro Nasi (1879-1971), Italian general during World War II