Grossa

Grossa is a toponym and surname used in Italy. As a place name, it appears in several northern localities, usually as a village or hamlet within larger municipalities. The exact status and population of each Grossa location vary by region and municipality.

The name likely derives from the Italian word grosso, meaning large or substantial, or from Latin roots such as grossus. In toponymy, such terms are often applied to places notable for their size, a prominent feature, or historical associations with a family bearing a related surname.

Besides its use as a local place name, Grossa is found as a surname in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. There are no widely cited international landmarks or cities officially bearing the name Grossa.

See also Grosso, a related name that appears more commonly as a surname and place name.