Surname · Greek origin
Papadopoulos
Meaning
The surname Papadopoulos means Son of the priest.
Origin
Greek
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Papadopoulos
Papadopoulos, a very common Greek surname, means “son of the priest” (papas + -opoulos, “son of”).
What kind of surname is Papadopoulos?
Papadopoulos is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Greek naming tradition — you can read how Greek surnames were formed on our Greek last names page.
Other Greek surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Papadopoulos mean?
The surname Papadopoulos means Son of the priest. Papadopoulos, a very common Greek surname, means “son of the priest” (papas + -opoulos, “son of”).
Where does the surname Papadopoulos come from?
Papadopoulos is a surname of Greek origin.
What kind of surname is Papadopoulos?
Papadopoulos is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Greek surnames?
Other Greek surnames include Angelopoulos, Antoniou, Christodoulou, Dimitriou, Georgiou, Ioannou.