Demetriou

Dimitriou or Demetriou ( el, Δημητρίου) is a Greek

patronymic surname A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father or a patrilineal ancestor. Different cultures have different ways of producing patronymic surnames. For example, early patronymic Welsh surnames were the result of th ...

, meaning "child of

Demetrios Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name ''Dēmḗtrios'' (), meaning “Demetris” - "devoted to goddess Demeter". Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumit ...

". Notable people with the surname include: *

Andreas Demetriou Andreas Demetriou ( el, Ανδρέας Δημητρίου; born Andreas Panteli Demetriou on 15 August 1950) is a Greek Cypriot developmental psychologist and former Minister of Education and Culture of Cyprus. Founding Fellow and current p ...

(born 1950) Greek Cypriot developmental psychologist and a former Minister of Education and Culture of Cyprus *

Andrew Demetriou Andrew Demetriou (born 14 April 1961) is an Australian businessman, sports administrator, and former Australian rules football player who was chief executive officer (CEO) of the Australian Football League (AFL) up to June 2014. Demetriou pl ...

(born 1961), chief executive officer of the Australian Football League * Angela Dimitriou (born 1954), Greek pop folk singer *

Christos Demetriou Chris Demetriou born in Paphos, Cyprus, is a songwriter, musician, and record producer. A cover of a song he co-wrote with John Kongos, ''He's Gonna Step On You Again'' (which later became ''Step On'' by the alternative dance band Happy Monda ...

, musician, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur *

Cleo Demetriou Cleopatra "Cleo" Demetriou (; el, Κλεοπάτρα Δημητρίου; born 23 April 2001) is a Cyprus-born Olivier Award-winning child actress most known for playing the main role in '' Matilda the Musical'' in London's West End. She is also ...

(born 2001), stage actress *

Harriet Demetriou Harriet Obias Demetriou is a Filipino lawyer and was the first female Chairperson of the Philippine election commission, the COMELEC, appointed by President Joseph Estrada. She was one of only four women appointed to the Philippine Election Commi ...

, Filipino lawyer and first Chairwoman of the Philippine election commission, the COMELEC *

Harry Demetriou Charidimos (Harry) Demetriou (born 20 August 1958 in London) is a Greek Cypriot-British poker player. World Series of Poker Demetriou first became known in poker circles for his 3rd-place finish at the $2,000 no limit Texas hold 'em tournament ...

(born 1958), British poker player *

Ioannis Dimitriou 250pxIoannis Dimitriou ( el, Ιωάννης Δημητρίου, 1826–''c.'' 1900) was a cotton and industrial merchant that worked in Egypt and was a major donator of ancient Egyptian artifacts which he gave to the National Archaeological Museu ...

(1826-c.1900), Greek archaeologist and merchant *

Jamie Demetriou Jamie Demetriou (born November 1987) is an English comedian, actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Bus Rodent in ''Fleabag'' and for creating, co-writing, and starring in ''Stath Lets Flats''. For the latter, he won Best Male A ...

(born c.1987), actor and writer *

Jason Demetriou (rugby league) Jason Demetriou () (born 13 January 1976) is a professional rugby league coach who is the head coach of the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL and a former professional rugby league footballer. Predominantly a , Demetriou spent all of his 13- ...

(born 1976), Australian born Canadian/Greek rugby league footballer and coach *

Jason Demetriou (footballer) Jason Demetriou ( el, Τζέισον Δημητρίου; born 18 November 1987) is a Cypriot international footballer who plays as a defender for Southend United. In October 2021, Demetriou also took temporary charge of the Southend first tea ...

(born 1987), is an English-born Cypriot footballer who plays for

Anorthosis Famagusta Anorthosis Famagusta ( el, Ανόρθωση Αμμοχώστου, translit=Anorthosi Ammochostou), commonly known as Anorthosis in English or Anorthosi in Greek, is a Cypriot football club, part of the Anorthosis Famagusta multi-sport club fou ...

* Kyriacos Demetriou (1919–1999), New York City barber * Michael Demetriou, American aerospace engineer *

Mickey Demetriou Michael David Demetriou (born 12 March 1990) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for club Crewe Alexandra. He has played internationally for England C, making his debut against Bermuda on 4 June 2013. Club career Early career De ...

(born 1990), English footballer *

Natasia Demetriou Natasia Charlotte Demetriou is an English comedian, actress, and screenwriter. She is best known for her roles as Nadja in the FX horror comedy series '' What We Do in the Shadows'' (2019–present) and Sophie in the Channel 4 sitcom '' Stath L ...

(born 1983/84), English comedian * Panayiotis Demetriou (born 1939) Cypriot politician and Member of the European Parliament for the European People's Party {{surname Greek-language surnames Surnames Patronymic surnames Surnames from given names