TheNameDBRoussos
DescriptiveMeaning
Red-haired or ruddy-complexioned person.
Etymology
Derived from Greek 'roussos' meaning red, used as a descriptive nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The term has ancient Greek roots similar to other Mediterranean color-based surnames.
About the Roussos Surname
A Greek descriptive surname based on hair or skin coloring, similar in origin to the French Rousseau. It remains moderately common in Greece and the Greek diaspora.
Distribution & Frequency
Primarily found in Greece and Greek-speaking communities.