Katsarou Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Katsarou (Κατσαρού) is a descriptive and patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a physical characteristic or nickname of a male ancestor. The root Katsar- comes from the Greek adjective katsarós (κατσαρός), meaning “curly haired,” and was commonly used to describe someone with curly or unruly hair. The suffix -ou is a genitive marker indicating descent or family association, meaning “of” or “belonging to.” Such descriptive surnames became hereditary as naming conventions stabilized. Consequently, the surname Katsarou signifies “of the curly haired one” or “the descendant of the curly haired ancestor.”