crespo

Crespo is a surname of Spanish origin, derived from crespo, meaning curly or frizzy-haired, and historically used as a nickname for people with curly hair. The name is common in several Spanish-speaking countries and has also been adopted as a place name in various regions.

Crespo refers to geographic locations in Argentina. Crespo is a city in Entre Ríos Province and serves as the administrative seat of Crespo Department. The department is an administrative division within Entre Ríos, and the city and its surroundings are located in the Mesopotamia region of northeastern Argentina.

Notable individuals with the name include Hernán Crespo (born 1975), an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker for major clubs in Europe and for the Argentina national team. The surname is widely distributed across Latin America and Europe, appearing in various professional fields beyond athletics.