Georgopoulos Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Georgopoulos (Γεωργόπουλος) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Georgo- 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 name Georgios became deeply rooted in Greek society through early Christian tradition and the widespread veneration of Saint George. The suffix -opoulos is a patronymic marker that developed during the Byzantine period and became especially common in the Peloponnese and southern mainland Greece, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Georgopoulos signifies “the son of Georgios” or “the descendant of the farmer.”