Xiros Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Xiros (Ξηρός) is a descriptive surname derived from xiros (ξηρός), meaning “dry,” “lean,” or “thin,” historically used as a nickname describing physical appearance or temperament. Descriptive personal bynames were common in Greek naming tradition and often became hereditary surnames when recorded in church registers and civil documentation. As naming practices stabilized, the descriptive reference remained embedded in the surname across generations. Consequently, the surname Xiros signifies “the descendant of the dry or lean one,” reflecting descriptive nickname origin rather than occupation.