Surname · Ukrainian origin
Savchenko
Meaning
The surname Savchenko means Son of Sava.
Origin
Ukrainian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Savchenko
Savchenko means “son of Sava.”
What kind of surname is Savchenko?
Savchenko 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 Savchenko mean?
The surname Savchenko means Son of Sava. Savchenko means “son of Sava.”
Where does the surname Savchenko come from?
Savchenko is a surname of Ukrainian origin.
What kind of surname is Savchenko?
Savchenko 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.