Russi
Russi Meaning & Origin
About Russi
The surname Russi is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Russo," meaning "red-haired" or "red." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Russo. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Russi can be found primarily in Italy and other countries with Italian diaspora.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Russi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Russi: 652
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 34,668
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.22
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Russi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Russi is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Russi in Braille
Here's how to represent Russi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Russi using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Russi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
