What is "stavropoulos"

Stavropoulos is a Greek family name which – in its Latinized form – can also be found in the Greek diaspora. It is a patronymic derived from the personal name Stavros by adding the patronymic ending -poulos (from Latin pullus meaning "nestling", "chick"). Notable people with this name include:

• George Stavropoulos (1920–1990), American fashion designer
• Ilias Stavropoulos (born 1995), Greek football right winger
• Nikos Stavropoulos (born 1959), former Greek professional basketball player