Stamos (surname)

Stamos is a surname of Greek origin. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Stamatios. Stamatios is a Greek name meaning "to stop", often given to a child to prevent further births in a family or, in a religious context, signifying steadfastness.

The surname Stamos is found predominantly in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities around the world, particularly in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Notable people with the surname Stamos:

• John Stamos (born 1963), American actor, producer, and musician.