Vassalli

Vassalli is a surname of Italian origin, derived from the noun vassallo meaning “vassal” in feudal society. The surname likely originated as a status-based nickname or a toponymic designation for families tied to a lord’s vassals, and it has been borne by individuals in Italy and by descendants of Italian emigrants around the world. The form Vassalli is the plural or agentive variant used in Italian, and related spellings include Vassallo and other regional forms.

Geographic distribution: The name appears in Italy, with records across various regions. It is also found among Maltese families and other Mediterranean communities where Italian influence was historically strong, and among diaspora populations in the Americas and Oceania.

Notable people: The surname is shared by individuals across fields such as science, arts, and public life. Genealogical records and biographical sources often list bearers of the name dating to the late medieval and early modern periods.

See also: Vassallo, a closely related form.