RUSS
Russ
Russ is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It derives from the Middle English and Old French name "Rous," which means "red-haired" or "red-skinned." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
Distribution
The surname Russ is found throughout England and Scotland, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London. Over time, the name has spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable People
- John Russ: A 14th-century English religious writer.
- Wilfrid Russ: An English cricketer who played in the 1890s.
- Russ Abbot: An English musician, comedian, and actor known for his work on television in the 1980s.
Variations
Variations of the surname Russ include Rouse, Rous, Rust, and Rousey.
Crest and Coat of Arms
The Russ family crest typically features symbols such as a red lion rampant on a gold shield. This design may vary depending on the specific branch of the family.
Legacy
The surname Russ continues to be borne by individuals around the world, reflecting the diverse heritage of the British Isles. Through the preservation of genealogical records and family histories, the legacy of the Russ name is maintained for future generations.
There are approximately 1,698 people named Russ in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,827th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Russ.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Rouse
- Rous
- Ruse
- Rowse
- Rouss
- Reuss
- Rousse
- Roese
- Roose
- Reus
- Rousseau
- Rooss
- Rus
- Rusa
- Russa
- Russe
- Russi
- Russo
- Raas
- Raaz
- Race
- Raci
- Raees
- Raeisi
- Raes
- Raese
- Raess
- Raez
- Raice
- Raies
- Rais
- Raise
- Raisi
- Raiss
- Raissi
- Raisys
- Raiz
- Raos
- Ras
- Rasa
- Rase
- Rasi
- Raso
- Rass
- Rassa
- Rasse
- Rassi
- Rasu
- Rauce
- Raus
- Rausa
- Rause
- Rauseo
- Rausi
- Rauso
- Rauss
- Rausse
- Rauza
- Raws
- Rawse
- Rays
- Raz
- Raza
- Raze
- Razee
- Razi
- Razia
- Razo
- Razu
- Razza
- Razzo
- Reace
- Reas
- Rease
- Reaz
- Rece
- Reci
- Recio
- Reece
- Rees
- Reese
- Reess
- Reeys
- Rehse
- Rehsi
- Reice
- Reihs
- Reis
- Reise
- Reisi
- Reiss
- Reisz
- Reiz
- Res
- Resa
- Resce
- Rese
- Resi
- Ress
- Ressa
- Resse
- Resue
- Rews
- Rewse
- Reyce
- Reys
- Reyse
- Reyss
- Rez
- Reza
- Rezae
- Rezaee
- Rezaei
- Rezai
- Rezaie
- Rezia
- Rezza
- Rias
- Riaz
- Riazi
- Rice
- Riece
- Riehs
- Ries
- Riese
- Riess
- Riesz
- Riezzo
- Riis
- Riise
- Rios
- Riosa
- Riozzi
- Riozzie
- Ris
- Risa
- Rise
- Risi
- Riso
- Riss
- Risse
- Rissi
- Risso
- Rius
- Riz
- Riza
- Rizai
- Rizea
- Rizi
- Rizo
- Rizou
- Rizza
- Rizzi
- Rizzo
- Roas
- Roase
- Roce
- Roci
- Rocio
- Roes
- Rohse
- Rohss
- Roice
- Rois
- Roise
- Roiz
- Roos
- Roosa
- Rooz
- Rooza
- Rooze
- Ros
- Rosa
- Rosai
- Rose
- Rosea
- Roseau
- Rosee
- Rosi
- Rosia
- Rosie
- Roso
- Ross
- Rossa
- Rosse
- Rosseau
- Rossi
- Rossie
- Rosso
- Rosu
- Rosz
- Rouas
- Rouce
- Rouissi
- Rouseau
- Rouso
- Rousou
- Roussi
- Rousso
- Roussou
- Roussy
- Rouz
- Rouze
- Rouzee
- Rows
- Royce
- Roys
- Royse
- Roz
- Roza
- Roze
- Rozea
- Rozee
- Rozeo
- Rozi
- Rozie
- Rozo
- Rozs
- Rozsa
- Rozze
- Rozzi
- Rozzo
- Ruas
- Ruce
- Ruci
- Rueous
- Rues
- Ruess
- Ruez
- Ruis
- Ruisi
- Ruiz
- Ruos
- Ruosi
- Ruoss
- Rusas
- Rusca
- Rusch
- Rusco
- Rush
- Rushe
- Rusi
- Rusia
- Rusk
- Ruske
- Ruso
- Russaw
- Russeau
- Russeu
- Russey
- Russia
- Russie
- Russll
- Russow
- Russu
- Rust
- Rusu
- Rusy
- Rusz
- Ruus
- Ruys
- Ruz
- Ruza
- Ruze
- Ruzi
- Ruzza
- Ruzzi
- Ryce
- Ryres
- Rys
- Ryse
- Rysz
- Ryza
- Wrase
- Wrays
- Wrice
- Wyres
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