Surname · Romanian origin
Ionescu
Meaning
The surname Ionescu means Son of Ion (John).
Origin
Romanian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Ionescu
Ionescu means “descendant of Ion,” the Romanian form of John.
What kind of surname is Ionescu?
Ionescu 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 Ionescu mean?
The surname Ionescu means Son of Ion (John). Ionescu means “descendant of Ion,” the Romanian form of John.
Where does the surname Ionescu come from?
Ionescu is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Ionescu?
Ionescu 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, Gheorghiu.