Surname · Greek origin
Papadakis
Meaning
The surname Papadakis means Son of the priest.
Origin
Greek
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Papadakis
Papadakis means “son of the priest,” with the Cretan ending -akis.
What kind of surname is Papadakis?
Papadakis 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 Papadakis mean?
The surname Papadakis means Son of the priest. Papadakis means “son of the priest,” with the Cretan ending -akis.
Where does the surname Papadakis come from?
Papadakis is a surname of Greek origin.
What kind of surname is Papadakis?
Papadakis 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, Ioannou.