Interesting posts. It shows from the wiki article that the change to the plural ending was already made in Italy: "
Quote:
Ruggiano de Tassis founded a postal service in Italy. And later in Innsbruck, on 11 December 1489, Jeannetto de Tassis was appointed Chief Master of Postal Services. The family held its exclusive position for centuries."
Tasso became de Tassis (Ruggiano de Tassis founded a postal service in Italy.)

Torquato Tasso Tasso was a famous member of the Tassi, maybe distant, as he origins from the heel of the boot.

(Gee what's happening? The link I made created a new wiki page automatically... uh) weird, weird..
This is the link I meant: link

Welcome AnthonyG.

Last edited by BranShea; 06/09/2010 6:57 AM.