Assis
TopographicMeaning
Derived from the place name Assis or a variant of Assisi.
Etymology
May derive from the Italian city Assisi, home to Saint Francis, or from a Portuguese topographic or occupational origin. The exact etymology remains uncertain and may have multiple origins.
About the Assis Surname
A Portuguese surname of uncertain origin, possibly connected to place names or religious associations. The surname appears in Portuguese and Brazilian records with varying frequency.
Distribution
Found primarily in Portugal and Brazil.
Notable Bearers
Unknown