Russo Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Russo name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Russo coat of arms.
Origin of the Russo name
Russo is the southern Italian form of Rosso, "red", a nickname for red hair or a ruddy face. It is especially common in Campania, Sicily and Calabria, and is the second most common surname in Italy. Russo was carried to the United States and Argentina by many of the southern Italian emigrants of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Russo name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Russo name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Russo name FAQ
What does the Russo name mean?
Red-haired (southern form of Rosso). Common variants include Russi, Lo Russo, Rosso.
Where does the Russo surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Russo coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Russo crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Russo coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.