Surname · Romanian origin
Rusu
Meaning
The surname Rusu means The Russian; fair-haired.
Origin
Romanian
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Rusu
Rusu denoted someone Russian or Slavic, or a fair/red-haired person.
What kind of surname is Rusu?
Rusu is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Romanian naming tradition — you can read how Romanian surnames were formed on our Romanian last names page.
Other Romanian surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Rusu mean?
The surname Rusu means The Russian; fair-haired. Rusu denoted someone Russian or Slavic, or a fair/red-haired person.
Where does the surname Rusu come from?
Rusu is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Rusu?
Rusu is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Romanian surnames?
Other Romanian surnames include Barbu, Ciobanu, Diaconu, Dumitrescu, Florescu, Gheorghiu.