Rossi Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Rossi mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
Origin of the Rossi name
Rossi is the plural form of Rosso, "red", originally a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The plural ending typically marked a family ("the Rossi") in northern and central Italy. It is the most common surname in Italy, especially in Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany.
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This overview covers the Rossi name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rossi name FAQ
What does the Rossi name mean?
Red-haired (plural of Rosso). Common variants include Rosso, De Rossi, Rossini.
Where does the Rossi surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Rossi coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rossi crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rossi 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.