Spyrou Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Spyrou (Σπύρου) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Spyr- comes from the first name Spyridon (Σπυρίδων), which originates from the Ancient Greek word spyrís, meaning “basket” or “woven container.” The name Spyridon became especially prominent in Greek society through the veneration of Saint Spyridon, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodox Christianity, particularly in the Ionian Islands. The suffix -ou is a genitive marker indicating descent or family association, meaning “of” or “belonging to.” Consequently, the surname Spyrou signifies “the descendant of Spyridon” or, more literally, “of Spyridon.”