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