Mascotto

Mascotto is a surname of Italian origin. The precise etymology is not definitively established in standard onomastic references. Some linguistic possibilities suggest a connection to nicknames derived from the word maschera (mask) or a diminutive form related to a given name, while others propose a toponymic origin tied to a locality. Because documentary evidence is limited, the exact roots of the name remain uncertain.

Geographically, Mascotto has historical concentrations in northern Italy, particularly in the Veneto and Lombardy regions. Like many Italian families, bearers of the name participated in the century-long waves of emigration to the Americas and elsewhere during the 19th and 20th centuries, leading to diaspora communities in countries such as Argentina and the United States, among others. The surname is relatively uncommon in modern public records, and regional spellings or variants sometimes appear in historical documents.

Variants and related forms that appear in archival material include spellings such as Mascotti, among others, reflecting regional orthographic practices. The name is predominantly found in Italian lineage contexts, though individual bearers may now be widespread due to migration.

Notable individuals with the surname Mascotto do not have widely recognized biographical entries in major reference works, and the name is generally described as a relatively uncommon Italian surname. In toponymic or genealogical discussions, Mascotto is treated as a provenance marker rather than a widely documented name with a large public footprint.