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