Sgro

Sgro is an Italian surname. It derives from the medieval Greek word σγουρός (sgouros) meaning "curly" and was used as a nickname for a person with curly hair. The surname is thought to have originated in southern Italy, where Greek linguistic influence persisted from Byzantine rule.

The surname is spread primarily in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. Notable bearers include:

• Chris Sgro, American political strategist.
• Giovanni Sgro, Australian politician and former member of the Victorian Legislative Council.
• Joseph Sgro, American mathematician, neurologist/neurophysiologist, and entrepreneur.
• Judy Sgro, Canadian politician and member of the House of Commons of Canada.

Variants of the surname may include di Sgro or La Sgro, but the base form Sgro remains common. The name reflects a pattern of nickname-derived surnames common in Mediterranean cultures.