Stathopoulou Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Stathopoulou (Σταθοπούλου) is a patronymic family name and the feminine form of Stathopoulos, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Statho- comes from the first name Stathis (Στάθης), a diminutive 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 historically associated with the Peloponnese and southern mainland Greece, meaning “son of” or “descendant of,” while the ending -ou represents the feminine genitive form, meaning “of” or “belonging to.” Consequently, the surname Stathopoulou signifies “of the family of Stathis” or “the descendant of the steadfast one,” while indicating gender rather than a different origin.