submitted by
Spyro Calocerinos
on 20.05.2005

Susan, according to the book "Kytherian surnames"by Emmanuel Kalligeros ,editor of "Kythiraika", the name Pastos in Milopotamos was a nickname for the family of Megalokonomos. It is not known when the name Pastos was used as a surname.It was known that the family of Megalokonomos-Pastos from Milopotamos,were involved with boats of some sort. In 1855 a Kosmas Koronios-Pastos has a fishing boat called "Panagia Myrtidiotissa" and at 1846/7 a Stavris Pastos owns a yacht. At the biginning of the 20th century there was a Basilis Pastos gynaecologist in Athens as well as Iakovos Pastos whose name is mentioned in the church service of "Myrtidiotissa"
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submitted by
Peter Makarthis
on 21.05.2005

The 'Kytherian Idea' published a telephone directory of Kythera and four "Pastos" are listed 2 at Hora and 2 at Milopotamos
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submitted by
Olivia Pastos
on 08.11.2016

Hi, My last name is Pastos and I know my extended family came a while ago from Kythira, Greece. Please respond if you read this. Best

submitted by
Susan Dritsas
on 18.11.2016

Olivia, my husband is related to the Pastos family through his mother. I believe a branch of the family emigrated to Australia - is that where you are based? If you can give me the name of your family member who emigrated I might be able to give you more information.

submitted by
Olivia Pastos
on 06.04.2018

Susan, wow! Sorry I am just now responding. I grew up in Alaska with my family there and now live in Washington. My grandpa's name was Gus Pastos.