The surname "Russo" is a common Southern Italian and Sicilian name, derived from a nickname for someone with red hair, a red beard, or a ruddy complexion. As of 2014, the majority of people with this surname resided in Italy, followed by the United States, Argentina, and Brazil.
Notably, "Russo family" can refer to Anthony and Joe Russo, also known as the Russo brothers, who are American filmmakers. They are best known for directing four films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). The Russo Brothers are the third highest-grossing directors of all time. Avengers: Endgame briefly became the highest-grossing film of all time, grossing over $2.798 billion worldwide. In 2017, the brothers founded their production company, AGBO, with the mission to support emerging talent. Their sister, Angela Russo-Otstot, is also a key creative partner and serves as AGBO's Chief Creative Officer.
