Lakos

Lakos is a proper noun used primarily as a Greek surname and as a toponym in Greek-speaking areas. The surname Lakos is found among Greek communities and in the Greek diaspora; it is typically treated as a patronymic or toponymic name, though local traditions and spelling variants may influence its form.

Geographically, Lakos appears in personal name registries and, in some cases, as part of locality names within rural Greece and neighboring regions with historical Greek influence. The exact origin of any specific occurrence can vary and may reflect different historical processes, including family lineage, land association, or occupation.

Notable people with the surname include individuals in fields such as academia, the arts, sports, or public life; however, no single figure of universal notability is associated with the name Lakos.

In culture and media, the name Lakos may be used for fictional characters or as a place name in works drawing on Greek linguistic patterns, reflecting its informational and cultural resonance rather than a fixed canonical meaning.