History
They are mentioned since the 13th century, and were one of the wealthiest families in the 14th century. It was extinct by 1372.Notable members
*Volcasso di Giovanni ( 1265), settled Ragusa. *Pasqua de Bolchasso ( 1293), Ragusan diplomat in Venice. *Pasque de Volcasso ( 1302). *Zugno de Volchasso ( 1303). *Goysclaua de Volcasso ( 1304), wife of Paolo Querini. *Junius de Volcax ( 1313). *Junius de Volcasso ( 1319). *Junii de Volcasso ( 1340). *Laurizza de Volcasso ( 1343–44). *Matchi de Volcasso ( 1363). *Laurentius de Volcasso/de Volcasio/Lorenzo de Volcaxo ( 1352–59), rector. *Marini de Volchasso. *Clementis de Vulchasso *Vincenzo Volcasso.Annotations
Also spelt Volchasso, Bolchasso, Volcassio, Volcasio, Vulchasso, Volcax, Volcaxo. The name was derived from Slavic ''Vlkas'', ''Vlkasović'' ( Vukasović).References
Sources
* * {{Republic of Ragusa Ragusan noble families