Dimitriadis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Dimitriadis (Δημητριάδης) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Dimitri- comes from the first name Dimitrios (Δημήτριος), which originates from the name of the Ancient Greek goddess Demeter and later became widespread through the veneration of Saint Demetrios in Orthodox Christianity. The suffix -adis is a patronymic marker especially common among Greeks from Pontus and Asia Minor, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Dimitriadis signifies “the son of Dimitrios” or “the descendant of Demetrios.”