Greco (surname)
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Greco (Italian pronunciation: [ˈɡrɛːko]) is a common Italian surname, ranking 10th among the most widespread surnames in Italy,[1] and it literally means "Greek". Historically, its popularity is due to the frequent relationships between Italy and Greece: in particular, it spread within the Griko communities of Southern Italy and the Arbëreshë minority emigrated from the Balkans since the 15th century.
Variants of the surname include Del Greco, Della Greca, Greci, Grego, Grieco, La Greca, Lagreca, Lo Greco, Logreco, Logrieco, Grech, etc.
List of persons with the surname
- Buddy Greco (born 1926), American singer and pianist
- Daniele Greco (born 1989), Italian triple jump athlete
- Daniele Greco (footballer), (born 1988) Italian footballer
- Eric Greco, American bridge player
- Gaetano Greco (c. 1657 – c. 1728), Italian Baroque composer
- Gioachino Greco (c. 1600 – c. 1634), Italian chess player and writer
- Giuseppe Greco (1952–1985), Italian member of the Sicilian Mafia
- James J. Greco, American businessman and entrepreneur
- Jim Greco (born 1977), American skateboarder
- Joey Greco (born 1972), American television producer
- José Greco (1918–2000), American flamenco dancer and choreographer
- Juliette Gréco (born 1927), French chanson singer and actress
- Leandro Greco (born 1986), Italian footballer
- Marco Greco (born 1963), Brazilian motorcycle racer
- Michael Greco (disambiguation), several persons
- Michele Greco (1924–2008), Italian member of the Sicilian Mafia
- Salvatore Greco (disambiguation), several persons
- Dick A. Greco (born 1933), American Mayor of Tampa, Florida
See also
References
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