Mazza Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Mazza mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Mazza name
Mazza comes from the Italian word mazza, "club, mace, mallet", from Latin mattea. It could be an occupational name for someone who used a mallet or carried a mace as an official, or a nickname for a stout, forceful man. The surname is found across Italy, especially Lombardy, Campania and Calabria.
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This overview covers the Mazza name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Mazza name FAQ
What does the Mazza name mean?
Club, mace. Common variants include Mazzi, Mazzola, Mazzoni.
Where does the Mazza surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Mazza coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Mazza crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Mazza 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.