Buscemi (surname)

Buscemi is an Italian surname. It is believed to be derived from the Sicilian word "busciemi," which refers to a type of bush or shrub. As a surname, it likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near such vegetation or who came from a place where it was common. The surname is most prevalent in Sicily. It is also found in other parts of Italy and, due to emigration, in other countries, including the United States. Notable people with the surname Buscemi include actor Steve Buscemi.