This is a list of people who were born in/raised in, lived in, or have significant relations with the American state of Massachusetts. It includes both notable people born in the Commonwealth, and other notable people who are from the Commonwealth. People from Massachusetts are called "Massachusettsans" or "Bay Staters" after the Commonwealth's nickname. == Architects == Lucius W. Briggs (1866–1940) – architect Charles Bulfinch (1763–1844) – architect Elias Carter (1781–1864) – architect Theop…