Sasso History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of SassoWhat does the name Sasso mean? The Sasso surname is derived from the Old French word "Sarrazin," meaning "Saracen." It is thought to have been a nickname in Medieval England for someone of swarthy appearance, or for someone returned from the Crusades, before becoming a surname. Early Origins of the Sasso familyThe surname Sasso was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that county. Early History of the Sasso familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sasso research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1285, 1327, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Sasso History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sasso Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Sasso has undergone many spelling variations, including Sarson, Sarsen, Saracen, Sarason, Sareson and many more. Early Notables of the Sasso familyMore information is included under the topic Early Sasso Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sasso RankingIn the United States, the name Sasso is the 13,166th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Sasso were among those contributors:
Sasso Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Sasso Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century
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