Zervoudis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Zervoudis (Ζερβούδης) is a patronymic surname of Asia Minor Greek origin, meaning it is derived from the personal name Zervos (Ζερβός). The word zervos in Greek means “left handed” or “left sided,” a descriptive term that historically became a nickname used to distinguish individuals. The suffix -oudis (-ούδης) is a patronymic ending found among Greek populations of Asia Minor and northern Greece, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Zervoudis signifies “the son or descendant of Zervos,” reflecting lineage derived from a descriptive ancestral nickname.