Surname · Greek origin
Dimitriou
Meaning
The surname Dimitriou means Of Dimitrios.
Origin
Greek
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Dimitriou
Dimitriou means “(son) of Dimitrios,” honouring Demeter.
What kind of surname is Dimitriou?
Dimitriou 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 Dimitriou mean?
The surname Dimitriou means Of Dimitrios. Dimitriou means “(son) of Dimitrios,” honouring Demeter.
Where does the surname Dimitriou come from?
Dimitriou is a surname of Greek origin.
What kind of surname is Dimitriou?
Dimitriou 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, Georgiou, Ioannou, Konstantinou.