Surname · Italian origin
Russo
Meaning
The surname Russo means Red-haired.
Origin
Italian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Russo
Russo is the southern Italian form of Rossi, from “red.”
What kind of surname is Russo?
Russo is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Italian naming tradition — you can read how Italian surnames were formed on our Italian last names page.
Other Italian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Russo mean?
The surname Russo means Red-haired. Russo is the southern Italian form of Rossi, from “red.”
Where does the surname Russo come from?
Russo is a surname of Italian origin.
What kind of surname is Russo?
Russo is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Italian surnames?
Other Italian surnames include Barbieri, Bianchi, Bruno, Conti, Costa, De Luca.