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![Show Contents]() La Russa History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name La Russa is derived from the Italian word "Rosso," which comes from the Latin words "Rubius and Rossius," which mean "red." As a surname, La Russa was originally a nickname for a person with red hair or a reddish complexion. Nickname surnames usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. Although the most common type of family name found in Tuscany is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, the nickname type of surname is also frequently found. Early Origins of the La Russa familyThe surname La Russa was first found in the cites of Trento, Udine, Vicenza, Venice, Savigliano, Pisa, Ravenna, and Rome. Some of the family migrated as far south as Sicily. This southern branch of the family descended from Count Ugone Rosso of Sicily, whose ancestors were Normans. Early History of the La Russa familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our La Russa research. Another 30 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1176, 1197, 1204, 1325, 1439, 1507, 1564, 1602, 1656, 1659, 1715 and 1783 are included under the topic Early La Russa History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. La Russa Spelling VariationsSurnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of La Russa include Rosso, Rossa, Rossi, Del Rosso, De Rossi, De Russi, Lo Russo, Lorusso, La Russa, Larussa, Rosselli, Rossello, Rossellini, Ruggiu, Ruiu, Ruju, Rubiu, Rossillo, Rossetto, Rossit, Rossini, Rossitti, Rossitto, Rossotto, Russotti, Russello, Russetti, Russino, Russiani, Rossoni, Rossetti, Roussini, Rosselino, Rossato, Della Rossa, DeRossi, De Rubeis, Russo and many more. Early Notables of the La Russa familyProminent among members of the family was Jacoppi Rossi in 1176, Gherardo Rossi in 1197 and Beringhieri Rossi in 1204; in 1325, Fidello del Rosso was prior at St. Piero; Giambattista Rossi vicar of Ordine in 1564; Lorenzo Rossi, professor of philosophy at the University of Ferrara in the 17th century; Cosimo Rosselli (1439-1507), an Italian painter of the Quattrocento, active mainly in his birthplace of Florence; Michelangelo Rossi (Michel Angelo del Violino) (ca. 1602-1656), an important Italian composer, violinist and organist...
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 La Russa migration to the United States | + |
In the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name La Russa
La Russa Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Ignazio Larussa, aged 18, who landed in America from Villa S. Geovanni, in 1904
- Giaacchma LaRussa, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States from Corleone, Sicily, in 1912
- Giovanna LaRussa, aged 24, who settled in America from Carleone, Sicily, in 1912
- Calogero LaRussa, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Caltavuturo, Sicily, in 1913
- Carmela LaRussa, aged 14, who landed in America from Alcamo, Sicily, in 1914
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La Russa migration to the United States 
