Surname · Greek origin
Nikolaou
Meaning
The surname Nikolaou means Of Nikolaos.
Origin
Greek
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Nikolaou
Nikolaou means “(son) of Nikolaos,” “victory of the people.”
What kind of surname is Nikolaou?
Nikolaou 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 Nikolaou mean?
The surname Nikolaou means Of Nikolaos. Nikolaou means “(son) of Nikolaos,” “victory of the people.”
Where does the surname Nikolaou come from?
Nikolaou is a surname of Greek origin.
What kind of surname is Nikolaou?
Nikolaou 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.