Definition: A descriptive surname used to describe a red-haired person, from the Old French word "rousset" (from the Latin "russus") meaning red. Variations of this surname can be found in several countries and include: Reid & Russ (English), Rossi (Italian), Cerveny (Czech), Roth (German) and Flynn (Irish).
Surname Origin:
French
Alternate Surname Spellings:
ROSSAU, ROSSAY
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