Papageorgiou Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Papageorgiou (Παπαγεωργίου) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the name and role of a male ancestor. The prefix Papa- comes from the Greek word papás (παπάς), meaning “priest,” while the root Georgi- comes from the given name Georgios (Γεώργιος). The name Georgios 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 -ou is a genitive marker meaning “of” or “belonging to.” Consequently, the surname Papageorgiou signifies “the descendant of the priest Georgios” or, more literally, “of Father George.”