Rossi () is an

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, said to be the most common surname in

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. Due to the

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, it is also very common in other countries such as

Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, th ...

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Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area ...

Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot ...

Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the western part of South America. It is the southernmost country in the world, and the closest to Antarctica, occupying a long and narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east a ...

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Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...

, the

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Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering ...

and

Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in th ...

. ''Rossi'' is the plural of ''Rosso'' (meaning "

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(haired)", in

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Variations

Some variations derived from regional traditions and dialects. Other variations derived from medieval scribes spelling names based on how they sounded instead of how they were actually spelled. Recorded variations (in alphabetical order): De Rossi, De Rubeis, De Russi, De Russo, Del Rossi, Del Rosso, Della Rossa, DeRossi, Di Rosso, Di Russo, La Russa, Larussa, Lo Russo, Lorusso, Rossa, Rossato, Rosselini, Rosselino, Rosselli, Rossello, Rossetti, Rossetto, Rossillo, Rossini, Rossit, Rossitti, Rossitto, Rosso, Rossoni, Rossotto, Roussini, Rubiu, Ruggiu, Ruiu, Ruju, Russa, Russello, Russetti, Russi, Russiani, Russino, Russo, and Russotti.

Geographical distribution

Number by country

As of 2014, 63.2% of all known bearers of the surname ''Rossi'' were residents of

(frequency 1:176), 13.2% of

(1:2,807), 6.7% of the

(1:9,854), 6.3% of

(1:1,240) and 3.5% of

(1:3,492). In

, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:176) in the following regions: *1.

Liguria Liguria (; lij, Ligûria ; french: Ligurie) is a Regions of Italy, region of north-western Italy; its Capital city, capital is Genoa. Its territory is crossed by the Alps and the Apennine Mountains, Apennines Mountain chain, mountain range and is ...

(1:87) *2.

Umbria it, Umbro (man) it, Umbra (woman) , population_note = , population_blank1_title = , population_blank1 = , demographics_type1 = , demographics1_footnotes = , demographics1_title1 = , demographics1_info1 = , ...

(1:92) *3.

Tuscany Tuscany ( ; it, Toscana ) is a Regions of Italy, region in central Italy with an area of about and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence (''Firenze''). Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, art ...

(1:96) *4.

Emilia-Romagna egl, Emigliàn (man) egl, Emiglièna (woman) rgn, Rumagnòl (man) rgn, Rumagnòla (woman) it, Emiliano (man) it, Emiliana (woman) or it, Romagnolo (man) it, Romagnola (woman) , population_note = , population_blank1_title ...

(1:98) *5.

Marche Marche ( , ) is one of the twenty regions of Italy. In English, the region is sometimes referred to as The Marches ( ). The region is located in the central area of the country, bordered by Emilia-Romagna and the republic of San Marino to the ...

(1:115) *6.

Lombardy Lombardy ( it, Lombardia, Lombard language, Lombard: ''Lombardia'' or ''Lumbardia' '') is an administrative regions of Italy, region of Italy that covers ; it is located in the northern-central part of the country and has a population of about 10 ...

(1:116) *7.

Lazio it, Laziale , population_note = , population_blank1_title = , population_blank1 = , demographics_type1 = , demographics1_footnotes = , demographics1_title1 = , demographics1_info1 = , demographics1_title2 ...

(1:122) *8.

Veneto Veneto (, ; vec, Vèneto ) or Venetia is one of the 20 regions of Italy. Its population is about five million, ranking fourth in Italy. The region's capital is Venice while the biggest city is Verona. Veneto was part of the Roman Empire unt ...

(1:172) In

, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:1,240) in the following provinces: *1.

Santa Fe Province The Province of Santa Fe ( es, Provincia de Santa Fe, ) is a Provinces of Argentina, province of Argentina, located in the center-east of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the north clockwise Chaco Province, Chaco (divided by the 28th ...

(1:672) *2.

Buenos Aires Buenos Aires ( or ; ), officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires ( es, link=no, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires), is the capital and primate city of Argentina. The city is located on the western shore of the Río de la Plata, on South ...

(1:850) *3. Córdoba Province (1:888) *4.

Buenos Aires Province Buenos Aires (), officially the Buenos Aires Province (''Provincia de Buenos Aires'' ), is the largest and most populous Argentine province. It takes its name from the city of Buenos Aires, the capital of the country, which used to be part of th ...

(1:1,026) *5.

La Pampa Province La Pampa () is a sparsely populated province of Argentina, located in the Pampas in the center of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the north clockwise San Luis, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Neuquén and Mendoza. History In ...

(1:1,038) *6.

Entre Ríos Province Entre Ríos (, "Between Rivers") is a central province of Argentina, located in the Mesopotamia region. It borders the provinces of Buenos Aires (south), Corrientes (north) and Santa Fe (west), and Uruguay in the east. Its capital is Paraná ( ...

(1:1,233) In

, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:1,333) in the following departments: *1. Salto (1:555) *2. Colonia (1:621) *3.

Durazno Durazno is the capital city of the department of Durazno in Uruguay. Durazno is characterized by being the most central city of Uruguay. It has a population of more than 30,000 inhabitants. In the past it was the capital of Uruguay; today the ca ...

(1:914) *4.

Montevideo Montevideo () is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Uruguay, largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2011 census, the city proper has a population of 1,319,108 (about one-third of the country's total population) in an area of . M ...

(1:1,133) *5. Canelones (1:1,171) *6.

Paysandú Paysandú () is the capital of Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Location The city is located on the banks of the Uruguay River, which forms the Argentina–Uruguay border, border with Argentina. It lies northwest of Montevideo via Rout ...

(1:1,244) In

Finland Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of B ...

, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:2,251) in the following regions: *1.

Central Finland Central Finland ( fi, Keski-Suomi; sv, Mellersta Finland) is a Regions of Finland, region ( / ) in Finland. It borders the regions of Päijät-Häme, Pirkanmaa, South Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, Northern Savonia, No ...

(1:503) *2.

South Karelia South Karelia ( fi, Etelä-Karjala; sv, Södra Karelen) is a Regions of Finland, region of Finland. It borders the regions of Kymenlaakso, Southern Savonia, South Savo and North Karelia, as well as Russia (Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Obla ...

(1:794) *3.

Southern Savonia South Savo (or Southern Savonia; fi, Etelä-Savo; sv, Södra Savolax) is a region in the south-east of Finland. It borders the regions of North Savo, North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total area ...

(1:1,144) *4.

Kymenlaakso Kymenlaakso ( sv, Kymmenedalen; " Kymi/Kymmene Valley") is a region in Finland. It borders the regions of Uusimaa, Päijät-Häme, South Savo and South Karelia and Russia (Leningrad Oblast). Its name means literally ''The Valley of River Kymi'' ...

(1:1,315) *5.

Northern Savonia North Savo (or Northern Savonia; fi, Pohjois-Savo; sv, Norra Savolax) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of South Savo, Central Finland, North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia. Kuopio is the largest city in the regi ...

(1:1,595) * 6. Päijänne Tavastia (1:1,949) In

, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:2,807) in the following states:Rossi surname distribution
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São Paulo São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the GaWC a ...

(1:1,173) *2. Paraná (1:1,757) *3. Santa Catarina (1:1,815) *4.

Espírito Santo Espírito Santo (, , ; ) is a state in southeastern Brazil. Its capital is Vitória, and its largest city is Serra. With an extensive coastline, the state hosts some of the country's main ports, and its beaches are significant tourist attra ...

(1:1,855) *5.

Rio Grande do Sul Rio Grande do Sul (, , ; "Great River of the South") is a Federative units of Brazil, state in the South Region, Brazil, southern region of Brazil. It is the Federative_units_of_Brazil#List, fifth-most-populous state and the List of Brazilian st ...

(1:1,891)

Notable people

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* Agnes Rossi, American writer *

Agustín Rossi Agustín Oscar "Chivo" Rossi (born 18 October 1959) is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician. Rossi has held a number of important political posts throughout his career, most notably as Minister of Defense during the presidencies of Cristin ...

, Argentine politician * Agustín Rossi (footballer), Argentine footballer *

Aldo Rossi Aldo Rossi (3 May 1931 – 4 September 1997) was an Italian architect and designer who achieved international recognition in four distinct areas: architectural theory, drawing and design and also product design. He was one of the leading exponen ...

, Italian architect and designer * Alessandra De Rossi, Italian-Filipina actress *

Alessandro Rossi (disambiguation) Alessandro Rossi may refer to: *Alessandro Rossi (bishop of Parma) (1555–1615), Italian Roman Catholic bishop *Alessandro Rossi (bishop of Ariano) (1589–1656), Italian Roman Catholic bishop *Alessandro Rossi (textile industrialist) (1819–1898) ...

, several people *

Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi (born 31 August 1942) is a former racing driver from Italy, born in Bergamo. He participated in four Formula One World Championship Grands Prix with a privately entered Tyrrell, debuting on 1 August 1976. He scored no ch ...

(born 1942), former racing driver from Italy * Alexander Rossi (disambiguation) (multiple people) *

Alfredo Rossi Alfredo Rossi (15 August 1906 – 5 September 1986) was an Italian pianist who specialized in chamber music and was notably famous at his time as accompanist to solo artists. Biography From an early age, he studied piano with his mother, Gisel ...

(1906–1986), Italian pianist * Anacristina Rossi (born 1952), Costa Rican author * Andrea Rossi (multiple people) *

Andrew Rossi Andrew Rossi is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, known for directing and writing ''The Andy Warhol Diaries'' (2022). Career Rossi is the founder oAbstract Productions a company that produces film and television. He was nominated for three Emmy Aw ...

, American savant and part-time dunk master * Angela Carlozzi Rossi (1901–1977), American social worker *

Angelo Joseph Rossi Angelo Joseph Rossi (January 22, 1878 – April 5, 1948) was a U.S. political figure who served as the 31st mayor of San Francisco. Life and career Rossi was born in Volcano, Amador County, California, and came to San Francisco in 1890 with ...

(1878–1948), U.S. political figure who served as mayor of San Francisco *

Anthony T. Rossi Anthony Talamo Rossi (September 13, 1900 – January 24, 1993) was an Italian-born American who founded Tropicana Products, a producer of orange juice, in 1947 in Bradenton, Florida. It grew from 50 employees to over 8,000 in 2004, expandin ...

, Italian immigrant to the U.S. who founded Tropicana Products *

Antonio Rossi Antonio Rossi (born December 19, 1968) is an Italian sprint canoer who has competed since the early 1990s. Competing in five Summer Olympics, he won five medals which included three golds (K-1 500 m: 1996, K-2 1000 m: 1996, 2000), one silver ( ...

(born 1968), Italian canoer *

Antonio Rossi (painter) Antonio Rossi (1700–1753) was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque or Rococo period, active mainly in Bologna. He was a pupil first of the painter Lorenzo Bergonzoni, and then of Marcantonio Franceschini. He was a member of the Accademia Cle ...

(1700–1773), Italian painter *

Antonio Anastasio Rossi Antonio Anastasio Rossi (18 July 1864 – 29 March 1948) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate. Rossi was Archbishop of Udine from 8 January 1910 to 1927. On 19 December 1927, was appointed Prelate of Pompei and Latin Patriarch of Constantino ...

(1864–1948), Italian Roman Catholic prelate * Assunta De Rossi (born 1983), Italian-Filipina actress *

Azariah dei Rossi Azariah ben Moses dei Rossi (Hebrew: עזריה מן האדומים) was an Italian-Jewish physician and scholar. He was born at Mantua in 1511; and died in 1578. He was descended from an old Jewish family which, according to a tradition, was b ...

(1511–1578), Italian-Jewish physician and scholar

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* Bruno Rossi (1905–1993), physicist

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* Camila Rossi (born 1999), Brazilian rhythmic gymnast * Carlo Rossi (multiple people) * Charles Rossi RA (1762–1839) English sculptor

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* Daniel Rossi (multiple people) *

Dino Rossi Dino John Rossi (born October 15, 1959) is an American businessman and politician who served as a Washington State Senator thrice, from 1997 to 2003, in 2012, and again from 2016 to 2017. A Republican, he is a former Chair of the Washington Stat ...

, former Washington State Senator and Republican

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* Enrico Rossi (multiple people) * Enrico Rossi Chauvenet (born 1984), Italian footballer *

Ernesto Rossi Ernesto Rossi may refer to: * Ernesto Rossi (actor) (1827–1896), Italian actor * Ernesto Rossi (politician) (1897–1967), Italian politician and anti-fascist activist * Ernesto Rossi (gangster) (1903–1931), Italian-American gangster {{hndis, ...

(multiple people)

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Francis Rossi Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi, (born 29 May 1949) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He is the co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the rock band Status Quo. Early life Rossi was born o ...

(born 1949), British singer, guitarist and songwriter, member of Status Quo *

Francesca Rossi Francesca Rossi (born December 7, 1962) is an Italian computer scientist, currently working at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Lab (New York, USA) as an IBM Fellow and the IBM AI Ethics Global Leader. Education and career She received her bachelor ...

(born 1962), Italian computer scientist * Francesca Rossi (basketball) (born 1968)

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Gaetano Rossi Gaetano Rossi (; 18 May 1774 – 25 January 1855) was an Italian opera librettist for several of the well-known ''bel canto''-era composers including Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti, and Saverio Mercadante in Italy and Giacomo Meyerbeer in on ...

(1774–1855), writer and opera librettist *

George Rossi George Rossi (28 September 1961 – 5 January 2022) was a Scottish actor, best known for playing Duncan Lennox in ''The Bill'' from 1998 to 2003. Early life and education Rossi was born in Govan, Glasgow, on 28 September 1961. He was of Itali ...

(1960–2022), Scottish actor in TV series ''The Bill'' * Gian Maria Rossi (born 1986), Italian footballer * Giorgia Rossi (born 1987) Italian journalist * Giovanni Antonio de' Rossi (1616–1695), architect *

Giovanni Battista de Rossi Giovanni Battista (Carlo) de Rossi (23 February 1822 – 20 September 1894) was an Italian archaeologist, famous even outside his field for rediscovering early Christian catacombs. Life and works Born in Rome, he was the son of Commendatore Cam ...

(1822–1894), archaeologist * Giovanni Rossi (1926–1983), Swiss bicycle racer *

Giuseppe Rossi Giuseppe Rossi (; born 1 February 1987) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born in the United States, Rossi spent most of his career in Europe with Villarreal and Fiorentina, in addition to spells with other clubs in England, I ...

(born 1987), Italian-American footballer *

Graziano Rossi Graziano Rossi (born 14 March 1954 in Pesaro) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He is the father of 9 times motorcycle World Champion Valentino Rossi. He began racing in the World Championship in 1977 riding a Suzuki in ...

(born 1954), Italian motorcycle racer *

Gregory Doc Rossi Gregory Doc Rossi known professionally as Doc Rossi, is a citternist, composer and scholar born in Dayton, Ohio in 1955, emigrating to Europe in 1984. Today, he lives in Portugal after spending some years in Italy and Corsica. He studied music fro ...

, American musician, composer

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Hugh Rossi Sir Hugh Alexis Louis Rossi, KCSG, KHS, FKC (21 June 1927 – 14 April 2020) was a British Conservative Party politician. He was educated at Finchley Catholic Grammar School and King's College London (LLB). His father, Gaudenzio Rossi, came t ...

(1927–2020), British politician * Hugo Rossi (born 1935), American mathematician

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* Jorge Rossi Chavarría (1922–2006), Costa Rican politician

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Kim Rossi Stuart Kim Rossi Stuart (born 31 October 1969) is an Italian actor and director. Early life and career Rossi Stuart was born in Rome. His father, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Giacomo, was an actor of Italians, Italian and Scottish people, Scottish descent ( ...

(born 1969), Italian actor, director

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Lemme Rossi Lemme Rossi (died 1673) was an Italian music theorist who was the first to publish a discussion of 31 equal temperament, the division of the octave into 31 equal parts, in his ''Sistema musico, ouero Musica speculativa doue SI spiegano i più celeb ...

(died 1673), Italian music theorist *

Len Rossi Rinaldo Leonard Rositani (September 24, 1929 – October 9, 2020), known professionally as Len Rossi, was an American professional wrestler who competed throughout the National Wrestling Alliance from 1958–1972. A 14-time NWA World Tag Team ...

(1930–2020), American wrestler *

Liane Marcia Rossi Liane M. Rossi is a Brazilian chemist who is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of São Paulo. Her research considers nanomaterials and catalysis. She serves on the editorial boards of '' ChemistrySelect'', '' ACS Catalysis'' an ...

, Brazilian chemist *

Louis Rossi Louis Rossi (born 23 June 1989 in Le Mans) is a French Grand Prix motorcycle racer, best known for winning the 2012 French Grand Prix in the Moto3 class. He currently competes in the World Endurance Championships aboard the #Ducati 6, he has als ...

(born 1989), French motorcycle racer *

Lukas Rossi Lukas Rossi (born December 21, 1976) is a Canadian rock singer and musician. He was the winner of the CBS Television reality series '' Rock Star: Supernova'' – a televised audition contest to become lead singer of the hard rock supergroup '' ...

(born 1976), Canadian rock musician and lead singer of Rock Star Supernova *

Luigi Rossi Luigi Rossi (c. 1597 – 20 February 1653) was an Italian Baroque composer. Born in Torremaggiore, a small town near Foggia, in the ancient kingdom of Naples, at an early age he went to Naples where he studied music with the Franco-Flemish comp ...

(ca. 1597–1653), Italian composer * Luigi Felice Rossi (1805–1863), Italian composer

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Marcelo Rossi Marcelo Rossi (born 20 May 1967) is a Brazilian Catholic priest widely known and popular in the country for his novel approaches to ministering to the faithful. He is also a writer and a singer, and uses music intensely in his Masses, has recor ...

(born 1967), Brazilian Catholic priest * Marco Rossi (multiple people) *

Mariarosaria Rossi Mariarosaria Rossi (born March 8, 1972 in Piedimonte Matese) is an Italian politician. Biography She became an entrepreneur in the field of debt collection with the "Euro Service Group" of her husband at the time, Antonio Persici, with whom she ...

(born 1972), Italian senator *

Mario Rossi Mario Rossi may refer to: * Mario Rossi (architect) (1897–1961), an Italian architect who designed prominent Islamic buildings * Mario Rossi (conductor) (1902–1992), a prominent Italian conductor * Mario Rossi (racing driver) (1932–?), an Ame ...

(1897–1961), Italian architect *

(1902–1992), Italian conductor *

Matías Rossi Matías Rossi (born 2 April 1984) is an Argentine racecar driver. He competes full-time in the Turismo Carretera, driving the No. 317 Toyota Camry for Toyota Gazoo Racing and in the Stock Car Pro Series, driving the No. 117 Toyota Corolla for ...

(born 1984), Argentinian racing driver *

Mattia de Rossi Mattia de Rossi (14 January 1637 – 2 August 1695) was an Italian architect of the Baroque period, active mainly in Rome and surrounding towns. Biography Born in Rome to a family of architects and artisans, he rose to prominence under the mentors ...

(1637–1695), Italian architect of the Baroque period *

Melissa Rossi Melissa Rossi (born 1965 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American author and journalist who writes about subjects such as American politics and international geopolitical situations. In addition to her books, Rossi's work has been published in ''Newsweek'', ...

(born 1965), American journalist *

Michaël Rossi Michaël Rossi (born 12 April 1988 in Chambéry) is a French racing driver. Career After racing in karting, Rossi raced in the Championnat de France Formula Renault 2.0 in 2006 driving for both SG Formula and Hexis Racing. However he only scor ...

(born 1988), French racing driver *

Michelangelo Rossi Michelangelo Rossi (Michel Angelo del Violino) (ca. 1601/1602 – 1656) was an important Italian composer, violinist and organist of the Baroque era. Rossi was born in Genoa, where he studied with his uncle, Lelio Rossi organist (from 1601 t ...

(1601–1656), Italian composer * Mino De Rossi (1931–2022), Italian road and track cyclist

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Néstor Rossi Néstor Raúl "Pipo" Rossi (Buenos Aires, 10 May 1925 – 13 June 2007) was an Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder. Playing career Nicknamed "Pipo", he started his career at River Plate, playing from 1945 to 1949, and then agai ...

(1925–2007), Argentine football (soccer) player and manager * Nicholas Rossi (born 1987), aka Nicholas Alahverdian *

Nicola Rossi-Lemeni Nicola Rossi-LemeniHis father's last name was Rossi, but his mother wanted her family name added, "Rossi Lemeni" (without a hyphen). However, many publications and recordings hyphenate the name. (November 6, 1920 – March 12, 1991), was a ...

(1920–1991), Basso opera singer

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Paolo Rossi Paolo Rossi (; 23 September 1956 – 9 December 2020) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a forward. He led Italy to the 1982 FIFA World Cup title, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as top goalscorer, and the Golden B ...

(1956–2020), Italian football striker * Paolo Rossi (footballer, born 1982), Italian footballer * Pasquale de' Rossi (1641–1722), Italian painter * Pellegrino Luigi Odoardo Rossi (1787–1848), Italian economist, politician and jurist * Peter H. Rossi (1921–2006), American sociologist * Pietro Rossi (multiple people) *

Portia de Rossi Portia Lee James DeGeneres (born Amanda Lee Rogers; 31 January 1973), known professionally as Portia de Rossi, is an Australian-American former actress. She played Nelle Porter on the American drama series '' Ally McBeal'' (1998–2002), for wh ...

(born 1973), Australian actress *

Properzia de' Rossi Properzia de' Rossi (c. 1490 Bologna – 1530 Bologna) was a ground-breaking female Italian Renaissance sculptor, the only woman to receive a biography in Vasari's ''Lives of the Artists.'' According to Vasari, she taught herself to carve by wor ...

(1490–1530), Italian sculptor

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* Rachel Rossi (born 1983), American criminal justice lawyer * Reginaldo Rossi (1944–2013), Brazilian singer *

Richard Rossi Richard Rossi is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, talk radio host, musician, and former evangelical minister. Among Rossi's projects are the film ''Canaan Land'' which contained five of Rossi's songs that made the song list for Oscar con ...

(born 1963), American filmmaker, actor, and writer *

Rico Rossi Rico Rossi (born June 22, 1965) is a Canadian-Italian professional ice hockey coach and a former player. Playing career Born in Toronto, Ontario, Rossi attended Northeastern University from 1985 to 1989. He was named the team's Rookie of the Ye ...

(born 1965), Canadian-Italian ice hockey coach

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Salamone Rossi Salamone Rossi or Salomone Rossi ( he, סלומונה רוסי or שלמה מן האדומים) (Salamon, Schlomo; de' Rossi) (ca. 1570 – 1630) was an Italian Jewish violinist and composer. He was a transitional figure between the late Ita ...

(ca. 1570–1630), Italian-Jewish violinist and composer *

Sebastiano Rossi Sebastiano Rossi (born 20 July 1964) is an Italian retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. During a 21-year professional career, he appeared in 346 Serie A games, most notably representing A.C. Milan (12 seasons) with which ...

(born 1964), Italian footballer * Semino Rossi (born 1962), Argentine-Austrian schlager singer *

Sergio Rossi Sergio Rossi is an Italian fashion brand which focuses on footwear. Founded in Italy in 1951, the brand was acquired by the Gucci Group in 1999. It then became part of the Kering Group under François Pinault, from 2005 until 2016, when Invest ...

(1935–2020), Italian fashion designer *

Shorty Rossi Luigi Francis "Shorty" Rossi (born February 10, 1969) is the former star of ''Pit Boss (TV series), Pit Boss'', a reality series (now cancelled) on Animal Planet.Nolan, Maureen (May 7, 2011)Shorty Rossi - Animal Planet network star - helps raise ...

(born 1969), star of the Animal Planet show ''Pit Boss'' * Simone Rossi (born 1968), Italian businessman *

Steve Rossi Joseph Charles Michael Tafarella (May 25, 1932 – June 22, 2014), better known as Steve Rossi, was an American stand-up comedian and singer, best known from his work with Marty Allen as Allen & Rossi. Early life Born in New York City in 1932, ...

(1932–2014), stage name of Joseph Charles Michael Tafarella (1932–2014), American stand-up comedian

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Teofilo Rossi Teofilo Rossi (1865–1927) was an Italian lawyer and politician who served at the Italian Parliament for four successive terms between 1898 and 1909. He was also minister of industry and commerce from 31 October 1922 to 31 July 1923. He was the ...

(1865–1927), Italian lawyer and politician * Teofilo Rossi di Montelera (1902–1991), Italian bobsledder *

Theo Rossi John Theodore Rossi (born June 4, 1975) is an American actor and producer. He portrayed Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz on the FX series ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–2014) and Hernan "Shades" Alvarez in ''Luke Cage'' (2016–2018). His film roles i ...

(born 1975), American television and film actor *

Tino Rossi Constantin "Tino" Rossi (29 April 1907 – 26 September 1983) was a French singer and film actor of Corsican origin. Born in Ajaccio, Corsica, Rossi was gifted with a voice well suited for opera. He became a tenor in the French cabaret style. ...

(1907–1983), Corsican singer and film actor *

Tony Rossi (baseball) Tony Rossi (born December 11, 1943) is an American college baseball coach and former player, currently serving as head coach of the Siena Saints baseball program. He was named to that position prior to the 1970 season. Rossi is the longest tenur ...

(born 1943), American college baseball coach

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Valentino Rossi Valentino Rossi (; ; born 16 February 1979) is an Italian former professional motorcycle road racer and nine-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champion. Nicknamed ''The Doctor'', he is widely considered to be one of the greatest motorcyc ...

(born 1979), Italian motorcycle racer *

Valeria Rossi Valeria Rossi (born 7 March 1969) is an Italian singer and songwriter. She is most famous for the song , a huge summer hit of 2001 and the second biggest-selling single of the year in Italy. Discography Albums * 2001: '' Ricordatevi dei fi ...

(born 1969), Italian singer-songwriter *

Vasco Rossi Vasco Rossi (born 7 February 1952), also known mononymously as Vasco or with the nickname Il Blasco, is an Italian singer-songwriter and poet. During his career, he has published 30 albums (not including unofficial releases) and has written over ...

(born 1952), Italian singer-songwriter *

Víctor Rossi Víctor Rossi ( La Paz, Canelones Department The Departamento de Canelones ( es, Departamento de Canelones; ) is one of the 19 uruguayan departments. With an area of and 518,154 inhabitants, it is located in the south of Uruguay. Its capita ...

(born 1943), Uruguayan politician

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Walter Rossi Walter Rossi (July 12, 1894 – February 12, 1978) was a sound editor who won 1 Academy Award and was nominated for 2 more Academy Awards. Oscar nominations * 1957 Academy Awards-Award for '' The Enemy Below'' in the category of Best Special ...

(1894–1978), sound editor.

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* Youssef Rossi (born 1973), Moroccan football (soccer) player.

Fictional surnames

*SSA David Rossi, protagonist of ''Criminal Minds'' * Marco Rossi (''Metal Slug''), a protagonist of the ''Metal Slug'' video game series * Marco Rossi (''3000 Leagues in Search of Mother''), the main character in ''3000 Leagues in Search of Mother'' * Michael Rossi, a character from the book ''Peyton Place'' *

Mr. Rossi ''Mr Rossi'' (Italian: Signor Rossi) is a cartoon character created by Italian animator Bruno Bozzetto. He was first seen in several short films, about ten minutes each. The show had a life span of 15 years with 6 episodes, 3 movies and 11 skits. ...

, an Italian cartoon character

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