Dimitriu

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Dimitri or Demetrius.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek personal name Demetrius (associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture), combined with the Romanian diminutive suffix '-iu'. This represents a common Eastern European adaptation of the Greek name.

About the Dimitriu Surname

A Romanian patronymic surname derived from the Greek name Demetrius. The '-iu' suffix is characteristic of Romanian diminutive and patronymic formations.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname
Rare Common

Common in Romania and among Romanian diaspora in North America and Western Europe.

Notable Bearers

Limited widely documented notable bearers

People with the Dimitriu Surname

Patricia Bennett Dimitriu