IOANNIDES
Ioannides
Origin and Meaning
The surname Ioannides is of Greek origin and is a variation of the more common Greek surname Ioannou, which means "son of Ioannis." Ioannis is the Greek form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
Distribution and History
The surname Ioannides is primarily found among individuals of Greek Cypriot descent. Cyprus has a significant Greek population, and many individuals with the surname Ioannides can trace their roots back to this Mediterranean island.
Notable Individuals
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Pambos Ioannides - A prominent Cypriot musician and composer known for his contributions to traditional and contemporary Cypriot music.
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Sotiris Ioannides - A British academic and researcher specialising in Greek history and culture with a focus on classical studies.
Variants of the Surname
Variants of the surname Ioannides include Ioannou, Ioannidis, and Ioannidou, all of which trace their origins to the Greek name Ioannis.
There are approximately 230 people named Ioannides in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Ioannides.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andreas
- Christopher
- Christos
- Costas
- George
- John
- Marios
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Tony
Female
- Christina
- Christine
- Elena
- Eleni
- Elizabeth
- Maria
- Nicole
- Sacha
- Sarah
- Zara