Stratos Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Stratos (Στράτος) is a patronymic surname derived from Stratos, a shortened form of Eustratios (Ευστράτιος), meaning “good soldier” or “strong army,” from the Greek word stratos (στρατός), meaning “army.” The name became established in Greek society through early Christian tradition and the veneration of Saint Eustratios. Familiar spoken forms of baptismal names were often preserved as hereditary surnames when recorded in church registers. Consequently, the surname Stratos signifies “the descendant of Eustratios,” reflecting patronymic lineage rooted in religious and historical naming tradition rather than occupation.