TheNameDBEconomou
OccupationalMeaning
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
Found primarily in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities worldwide.
Notable Bearers
Unknown