Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage Italian Pronounced Pron. ROS-see [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from a nickname for a red-haired person, from Italian rosso, Latin russus meaning "red". This is the most common surname in Italy. Related NamesDetails VariantsRossini, RussoOther Languages & CulturesRussel, Russell(English) Roxas(Filipino) Leroux, Roux, Rousseau, Roussel(French) Rojas, Rojo(Spanish) Categories Ashita no Nadja characters, brand names, colors, hair, red