An Italian surname, Russo comes from the Latin term ‘ rosso’ which mean red or ruddy. The spelling variations for Russo include Rosso, Rossa, Russi, Rossitti, Rossato, Rossotto, De Rossi, Rubiu and Russetti. In England the Russo family name is primarily in the city of London. In Scotland the Russo surname is mostly located in Midlothian county. Within the United States the Russo surname originated in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Famous: Anthony Russo (movie film and television director), Joe Russo (professional race car driver), Patricia ‘Patti’ Russo (actress, singer and songwriter), Richard Russo (novelist), William Russo (musician), Monette Russo (champion gymnast from Australia), John A. Russo (screenwriter of horror movies), Kevin Russo (professional baseball player) and Louis ‘Gianni’ Russo (film movie actor and singer).