DIMITRIOU
Dimitriou
Dimitriou is a British surname with origins in Greece, derived from the given name Dimitrios, meaning "devoted to Demeter". The surname is common among the Greek Cypriot community in the United Kingdom.
The Dimitriou family name can be traced back to the Greek island of Cyprus, from where many Greek Cypriots migrated to the UK in the mid-20th century due to political and economic reasons. As a result, Dimitriou is a fairly prevalent surname among the Greek Cypriot diaspora in Britain.
Individuals with the surname Dimitriou have made contributions to various fields in the UK, including business, academia, politics, and the arts. The name is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage that the Greek Cypriot community brings to British society.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in genealogy and tracing family roots, leading to a renewed appreciation for surnames like Dimitriou that reflect the diverse tapestry of British identity. The Dimitriou surname serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of different cultures and the shared history between Greece, Cyprus, and the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 182 people named Dimitriou in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Dimitriou.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexandros
- Alexi
- Antonis
- Christos
- Constantinos
- Dimitri
- Dimitrios
- Dimitris
- Evangelos
- George
- Michael
- Nicos
- Paul
- Thomas
Female
- Alexi
- Alexis
- Anna
- Dimitra
- Elizabeth
- Katerina
- Maria
- Marina
- Natasha
- Rozalia
- Sara
- Sophia
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
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