Surname · Romanian origin
Gheorghiu
Meaning
The surname Gheorghiu means Of Gheorghe (George).
Origin
Romanian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Gheorghiu
Gheorghiu means “of Gheorghe,” the Romanian form of George.
What kind of surname is Gheorghiu?
Gheorghiu is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Romanian naming tradition — you can read how Romanian surnames were formed on our Romanian last names page.
Other Romanian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Gheorghiu mean?
The surname Gheorghiu means Of Gheorghe (George). Gheorghiu means “of Gheorghe,” the Romanian form of George.
Where does the surname Gheorghiu come from?
Gheorghiu is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Gheorghiu?
Gheorghiu is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Romanian surnames?
Other Romanian surnames include Barbu, Ciobanu, Diaconu, Dumitrescu, Florescu, Ionescu.