Surname · Ukrainian origin
Petrenko
Meaning
The surname Petrenko means Son of Petro (Peter).
Origin
Ukrainian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Petrenko
Petrenko means “son of Petro.”
What kind of surname is Petrenko?
Petrenko is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. 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 patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Petrenko mean?
The surname Petrenko means Son of Petro (Peter). Petrenko means “son of Petro.”
Where does the surname Petrenko come from?
Petrenko is a surname of Ukrainian origin.
What kind of surname is Petrenko?
Petrenko is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Ukrainian surnames?
Other Ukrainian surnames include Bondarenko, Boyko, Kovalchuk, Kovalenko, Kravchenko, Lysenko.