Have you ever wondered where your surname came from? Surnames were non existent until after the 12th century. Many of the Greek surnames derived from the first name of the father. For instance, if the surname is Demetrios, the name came from a father whose name was Demetrios; in other words - son of Demetrios. Females used the feminine version of the masculine name.
The name could also have originated from the trade the family was in.
Greek SurnameThe ending of your surname indicates the area you are from.
If you are interested in finding out more, click on the Greek Surname link above.