Surname · Ukrainian origin
Rudenko
Meaning
The surname Rudenko means Son of the red-haired one.
Origin
Ukrainian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Rudenko
Rudenko comes from rudy, “red-haired.”
What kind of surname is Rudenko?
Rudenko 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 Rudenko mean?
The surname Rudenko means Son of the red-haired one. Rudenko comes from rudy, “red-haired.”
Where does the surname Rudenko come from?
Rudenko is a surname of Ukrainian origin.
What kind of surname is Rudenko?
Rudenko 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, Lysenko.