Georgiadis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Georgiadis (Γεωργιάδης) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Georgi- comes from the first name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which originates from the Ancient Greek word geōrgós, a compound of gē (“earth”) and érgon (“work”), translating to “farmer” or “one who works the land.” The suffix -adis is a patronymic marker especially common among Greeks from the Pontus region and parts of Asia Minor, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Georgiadis signifies “the son of Georgios” or “the descendant of the farmer.”