Lazaridis

Lazaridis is a Greek surname derived from the given name Lazaros (Lazarus) with the patronymic suffix -idis, which denotes descent from an ancestor named Lazaros. The -idis suffix is a common feature in Greek surnames and reflects lineage in naming practices.

The name is found among Greek-speaking communities worldwide and is particularly common in Greece and Cyprus, with a presence among the Greek diaspora in North America, Australia, and other regions. Variants and transliterations, such as Lazarides, arise from rendering Greek letters into other alphabets.

Notable people with the surname include Mike Lazaridis (born 1961), a Greek-Canadian entrepreneur who co-founded Research In Motion (RIM), the company that developed the BlackBerry smartphone and related services. The surname is borne by other individuals of Greek heritage as well, but Lazaridis is most widely recognized in connection with Mike Lazaridis in popular and business contexts.