Konstantinidis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Konstantinidis (Κωνσταντινίδης) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Konstantin- comes from the first name Konstantinos (Κωνσταντίνος), which originates from the Latin word constantinus, meaning “steadfast,” “firm,” or “unchanging.” This name became deeply embedded in Greek society through the legacy of Emperor Constantine the Great and the central role of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire. The suffix -idis is a patronymic marker especially common among Greeks from Pontus, Macedonia, and Asia Minor, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Konstantinidis signifies “the son of Konstantinos” or “the descendant of the steadfast one.”