ANDREAS
Andreas
Andreas is a British surname of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name "Andreas," a variant of the name Andrew, which comes from the Greek word "andreios," meaning "manly" or "brave."
The surname Andreas is relatively rare in Britain and is predominantly found in specific regions with historical ties to Greek communities, such as London and major port cities. Variants of the surname may include Andras or Andreou.
Individuals with the surname Andreas may have ancestors who emigrated from Greece to the United Kingdom, bringing with them their distinctive cultural heritage and traditions. This migration could have occurred for various reasons, including economic opportunities, political upheavals, or family reasons.
As with many surnames, the name Andreas carries with it a sense of familial pride and identity, reflecting the ancestry and lineage of those who bear it. Members of the Andreas family may also have connections to the Greek Orthodox Church or other cultural institutions that preserve and celebrate Greek heritage.
Overall, the surname Andreas represents a unique blend of Greek and British influences, enriching the multicultural tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 383 people named Andreas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Andreas.
Origin: Hellenic
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Greece
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Greek
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andreas
- Andrew
- Antonio
- Chris
- Christopher
- Costa
- George
- Mario
- Michael
- Nathan
- Nicholas
- Peter
Female
- Androulla
- Anna
- Emily
- Helen
- Laura
- Louisa
- Margaret
- Maria
- Panayiota
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sophie
Similar and related surnames
- Anderes
- Andere
- Andera
- Ander
- Andrea
- Anderews
- Anders
- Andra
- Andrade
- Andrades
- Andradez
- Andrae
- Andraos
- Andraous
- Andras
- Andrasi
- Andrasik
- Andrasko
- Andrassy
- Andrasz
- Andrau
- Andraws
- Andre
- Andreac
- Andreade
- Andreades
- Andreadi
- Andreadis
- Andreae
- Andreakos
- Andrean
- Andreani
- Andreano
- Andreaou
- Andreasen
- Andreason
- Andreassen
- Andreasson
- Andreatta
- Andreazzi
- Andrece
- Andred
- Andrede
- Andree
- Andreescu
- Andreev
- Andreeva
- Andrei
- Andreis
- Andrej
- Andrell
- Andrens
- Andreo
- Andreos
- Andreou
- Andres
- Andresen
- Andreski
- Andreson
- Andress
- Andretta
- Andreu
- Andreus
- Andrew
- Andrewes
- Andrews
- Andrey
- Andrez
- Andrie
- Andries
- Andriescu
- Andriese
- Andriesz
- Andris
- Andrle
- Andros
- Androus
- Andrus
- Andrws
- Andrys
- Andurs
- Andrabi
- Andrada
- Andradi
- Andrado
- Andrady
- Andrag
- Andrawes
- Andrawis
- Andrawos
- Andreasian
- Andreen
- Andreias
- Andreica
- Andreiu
- Andrejs
- Andriekus
- Andriesei
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.