Stergiadis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Stergiadis (Στεργιάδης) is a patronymic surname derived from Stergios (Στέργιος), the modern form of the ancient Greek name Stergios or Stergianos, connected to the verb stérgo (στέργω), meaning “to love,” “to care for,” or “to feel affection.” The suffix -iadis (-ιάδης) is a patronymic formation meaning “son of” or “descendant of,” commonly found in northern Greek and Asia Minor naming traditions. As baptismal names were recorded in church and civil documentation, patronymic forms such as Stergiadis became hereditary surnames passed down through generations. Consequently, the surname Stergiadis signifies “the son of Stergios,” reflecting patronymic lineage rooted in Greek linguistic and Christian naming tradition rather than occupation.