Grecco (surname)

Grecco is a surname of Italian origin. It is a variant of Greco, which itself derives from the Italian word "Greco," meaning "Greek." The name likely originated as a nickname or ethnic designation for someone of Greek descent or someone who had connections to Greece. It is common in Southern Italy, particularly in regions like Calabria and Sicily, which have historical ties to Greek culture and colonization.

The surname can be spelled in various forms, including Greco, Grecco, and Grieco. These variations often reflect regional dialects or orthographic preferences.

Individuals with the surname Grecco may trace their ancestry back to Greek immigrants or settlers in Italy, or to Italians who adopted the name due to their involvement in trade or other activities with Greece.

The distribution of the surname Grecco, similar to Greco, is primarily concentrated in Italy, but can also be found in other countries due to Italian emigration during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in the Americas (United States, Argentina, Brazil) and Australia.