Stathopoulos Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Stathopoulos (Σταθόπουλος) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Statho- comes from the first name Stathis (Στάθης), a diminutive form of Efstathios (Ευστάθιος), which originates from the Ancient Greek word eustáthios, meaning “steadfast,” “stable,” or “well grounded.” This name conveyed reliability and strength of character and became well established in Greek naming tradition through both Byzantine and Christian usage. The suffix -opoulos is a patronymic marker common in the Peloponnese and southern Greece, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Stathopoulos signifies “the son of Stathis” or “the descendant of the steadfast one.”