Anastasiou Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Anastasiou (Αναστασίου) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Anastasi- comes from the first name Anastasios (Αναστάσιος), which originates from the Ancient Greek word anástasis, meaning “resurrection.” This word is formed from ana (“again” or “up”) and stásis (“standing”), translating to “rising again.” The name became especially prominent in Christian Greece due to its association with the Resurrection of Christ. The suffix -ou is a genitive marker meaning “of” or “belonging to.” Consequently, the surname Anastasiou signifies “the descendant of Anastasios” or “of the one associated with resurrection.”