Greco

Meaning

Greek or person from Greece.

Etymology

Derived from the Italian word 'greco' meaning Greek. Originally used as an ethnic surname for Greeks or those of Greek descent living in Italy.

About the Greco Surname

Greco indicates Greek ethnicity or origin, reflecting historical migration and settlement patterns in southern Italy. The surname is especially prevalent in Sicily and Calabria.

Distribution

Particularly common in southern Italy and Sicily, regions with historical Greek populations.