Any info in Italians perhaps immigrating to Alcase? Perhaps Germany or France?

My son's name is Vinccenzo. His godfather got Italy Tattooed on his shin with the colors of the Italian flag shaded inside and "Vinnie" written across it. To my suprise, it came out very nice.

There happens to be a very large population of Tedesco's in New Orleans coming from Palermo.

Growing up in New Orleans and living there all of my life I remember these parades well. Many people do not realize the large Italian population the city contains. My mother was born on St. Joseph's day so it was always special. What a wonderful time we always had. Way better than Mardi Gras. Are ...

That does help although I am still puzzled as to why the name seems Italian. I guess only time and more research will tell. Thanks

My Grandmother told me a story when I was a little girl about the family being French and in an attempt to escape the French syndicate they changed their name from Masteiur (I think) to Mastio. I always thought this was just a story to entertain a young child but perhaps not. Now I am completly lost ...

I have have come to a still point. Can't get past Alexander Mastio born around 1857 in Louisiana. I am trying to find a link between the surname Mastio in the US and the surname Mastio in Italy. Having difficulty. Any info would be helpful and greatly appreciated. I am aware of a castle in Italy ...

Looking for any information on the surname Mastio. Thanks