Sgouros

Sgouros (Σγούρος/Σγουρός, also frequently found as Sguro(s) but even as Guro in some Latin texts, is the name of various notable persons and families in Byzantine and post-Byzantine Greece, attested from 12th century.

Etymology
The word sgouros means "curly-haired" in medieval Greek and is of uncertain etymology. According to Adamantios Korais the etymology is from the Greek word gyros (round).

Notable persons bearing the name

 * Surname
 * Theodore Sgouros, governor of Argos and Nafplio, late 12th century
 * Leo Sgouros, son of Theodore, autonomous ruler of the NE Peloponnese and Central Greece, early 13th century
 * Gabriel Sgouros, brother and successor of Leo, surrendered Nafplio to the Crusaders (1212).
 * George A. Sgouros, Inventor, Industrial & Graphic Designer, Photographer, Independent Candidate for Mayor of Roanoke City, VA (2004 & 2008).
 * Sgouros, of unknown other name. Participated in the siege of Constantinople (1453) as naval commander, evacuating Christians with his ship.
 * Progonos Sgouros (fl. 1294–1300), an Albanian Byzantine noble, member of the Skuraj family. Benefactor of churches and monasteries in Macedonia.
 * Dimitris Sgouros (born 1969), Greek classical pianist
 * Angelo Sgouros (born 1977), Greek / American musical producer and recording artist.
 * Yiannis Sgouros, Greek politician
 * Given name
 * Sgouros Spata (fl. 1400-1403), Albanian lord

Modern usage
The name is used as surname in modern Greece, also with derivatives such as Sgouras, Sgouropoulos, Sgourakis, Sgourides, Sgouris etc.