SURNAMES IN ITALY

Surname Lorusso

Origin and meaning

Derived from the surname ROSSI / RUSSO which is undoubtedly the most common surname in Italy, so it is natural to find it in first position in most Italian cities. It derives from the name and nickname Rosso (from the last Latin Rubeus or Russus), given to those who had reddish-blond hair. In other cases, it can be derived from the Germanic name Ross, namely, "horse" or "horse", always with reference to the red color of the mantle of such an animal (mantle called baio). Russo This is also one of

💡 The surname Lorusso also appears as variants of the surnames Rossi and Russo in other studies consulted in this project.

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Entry compiled from specialized sources on Italian surname studies.

Sources

This entry of the Italian Surname Meanings dictionary is based on the following specialized onomastic sources:

  • Research conducted by Surnames in Italy, the English-language project of Ancestros Italianos, based on the bibliography cited in the references.