FUSCO
Fusco
Fusco is a British surname with Italian origins, derived from the Italian term fusco meaning "dark" or "brown". The surname Fusco is believed to have been brought to the British Isles by Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Origin
The Fusco surname likely originated in Italy, particularly in the southern regions such as Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Many Italian immigrants with the surname Fusco settled in the United Kingdom, particularly in cities such as London, Manchester, and Liverpool.
Notable People
- John Fusco: a prominent British artist known for his surrealist paintings.
- Sarah Fusco: a renowned British chef specialising in Italian cuisine.
Distribution
Today, the Fusco surname can be found across the United Kingdom, with concentrations in urban centres and regions historically linked to Italian immigration.
Variants
Variants of the Fusco surname include Fosco, Fusconi, Fuscobianco, and Fuscherelli.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
The Fusco surname reflects the historical ties between Britain and Italy, embodying the diversity and cultural richness of British society.
There are approximately 566 people named Fusco in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Fusco.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Darren
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Oliver
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Maria
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Victoria