Ukrainian surnames

Ok kiddo, let's learn about Ukrainian surnames!

A surname is like a special word that comes after someone's first name and helps to identify them. In Ukraine, surnames are usually made up of two parts that come from the person's family history.

The first part of the surname is called the "given name" and can come from the person's father or grandfather's first name. For example, if your grandfather's name was Ivan, your surname might be Ivanovych or Ivanenko.

The second part of the surname is called the "family name" and usually comes from the person's occupation or where they come from. For example, if your ancestors were farmers, your surname might be Boiko or Kovalchuk. If they came from a specific place, your surname might be Lvivskyi or Kyivska.

Sometimes, surnames in Ukraine can also come from a person's physical characteristics or personality traits. For example, if someone has red hair, their surname might be Rudosvit or Rybka if they like to fish.

So you see, Ukrainian surnames can tell us a lot about a person's family history and where they come from. Pretty cool, huh?