Surname · Ukrainian origin
Lysenko
Meaning
The surname Lysenko means Son of the bald one.
Origin
Ukrainian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Lysenko
Lysenko comes from lysy, “bald.”
What kind of surname is Lysenko?
Lysenko is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Ukrainian naming tradition — you can read how Ukrainian surnames were formed on our Ukrainian last names page.
Other Ukrainian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Lysenko mean?
The surname Lysenko means Son of the bald one. Lysenko comes from lysy, “bald.”
Where does the surname Lysenko come from?
Lysenko is a surname of Ukrainian origin.
What kind of surname is Lysenko?
Lysenko is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Ukrainian surnames?
Other Ukrainian surnames include Bondarenko, Boyko, Kovalchuk, Kovalenko, Kravchenko, Marchenko.