Ikonomou

Ikonomou is a Greek surname, an alternate transcription of Greek Οικονόμου (see Oikonomou). It derives from the Greek word οικονόμος (ikonomos), meaning "housekeeper, steward." This occupational surname originally denoted someone who managed a household or estate, evolving into a hereditary family name across Greece and its diaspora.

The name appears in various historical and modern contexts. During the Greek War of Independence, Antonis Oikonomou (1785–1821) was a naval captain. In the 20th century, Constantin von Economo (1876–1931), an Austrian neurologist of Greek descent, made significant contributions to brain research. More recently, footballer Evangelos Ikonomou (born 1987) represents the name in sports. Variants include Economou and Oikonomou, the latter being the standard modern Greek spelling.

• Meaning: "housekeeper, steward" (occupational)
• Origin: Greek
• Type: Surname
• Usage regions: Greece and the Greek diaspora