Surname · Ukrainian origin
Boyko
Meaning
The surname Boyko means Bold one; a Carpathian people.
Origin
Ukrainian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Boyko
Boyko is linked to “bold” and to the Boyko, a highland people of the Carpathians.
What kind of surname is Boyko?
Boyko 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 Boyko mean?
The surname Boyko means Bold one; a Carpathian people. Boyko is linked to “bold” and to the Boyko, a highland people of the Carpathians.
Where does the surname Boyko come from?
Boyko is a surname of Ukrainian origin.
What kind of surname is Boyko?
Boyko is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Ukrainian surnames?
Other Ukrainian surnames include Bondarenko, Kovalchuk, Kovalenko, Kravchenko, Lysenko, Marchenko.