Economou

Occupational

Meaning

A surname derived from the Greek word 'oikonomos' meaning steward, manager, or administrator.

Etymology

The surname derives from the Greek 'oikonomos' (steward, manager), which combines 'oikos' (house) and 'nomos' (law or management). The suffix '-ou' is a Greek patronymic or possessive ending.

About the Economou Surname

A Greek occupational surname indicating an ancestor who served as a steward or manager. The name reflects the administrative roles in Byzantine and medieval Greek society.

Distribution & Frequency

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

Found primarily in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities worldwide.

Notable Bearers

People with the Economou Surname