Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname RUSSO

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Definition: This southern Italian variation of the ROSSI surname which means "red-haired or ruddy-complexioned individual." Derived from the nickname "rosso," meaning ' red.'

Surname Origin: Italian

Alternate Surname Spellings: ROSSI, RUSSELLO, RUSSINO, RUSSOTTI, RUSSOTTO, RUSSIANI, RUSSOLILLO

More Resources for the Surname RUSSO :

Italian Genealogy
Research your Italian family tree with these the help of these Italian genealogical societies, genealogy records, surname lists, archives and libraries, and research guides for Italy.

RUSSO Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of RUSSO ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - RUSSO Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the RUSSO surname.

RUSSO Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Russo surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - RUSSO Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Russo surname.

Cousin Connect - RUSSO Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname RUSSO, and sign up for free notification when new Russo queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - RUSSO Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name RUSSO.

MyCinnamonToast.com - RUSSO Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the RUSSO surname.

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

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