TheNameDBDimitriu
PatronymicMeaning
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
Common in Romania and among Romanian diaspora in North America and Western Europe.
Notable Bearers
Limited widely documented notable bearers