Surname · Italian origin
Greco
Meaning
The surname Greco means The Greek.
Origin
Italian
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Greco
Greco was given to someone from Greece or of Greek descent.
What kind of surname is Greco?
Greco is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. 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 toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Greco mean?
The surname Greco means The Greek. Greco was given to someone from Greece or of Greek descent.
Where does the surname Greco come from?
Greco is a surname of Italian origin.
What kind of surname is Greco?
Greco is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Italian surnames?
Other Italian surnames include Barbieri, Bianchi, Bruno, Conti, Costa, De Luca.