MARCHENKO
Marchenko
Marchenko is a British surname of Eastern European origin, notably found in regions such as Ukraine and Russia. As a surname, Marchenko is believed to be derived from the Ukrainian word Marchuk or the Russian word Martyn which means "March" in English. The suffix "-enko" is a common element in Slavic surnames and typically denotes a familial or patronymic association.
The Marchenko surname may have become established in the UK through historical migrations or intermarriages between British and Eastern European families. It is likely that individuals bearing the surname Marchenko in Britain today may have ancestral ties to Ukraine or Russia, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and historical connections between these countries and the United Kingdom.
The variation in the spelling of Marchenko could be due to transliteration differences from Cyrillic script to the Latin alphabet. This surname may have evolved phonetically as it crossed linguistic and geographic boundaries.
In contemporary Britain, individuals with the surname Marchenko may be found across various regions, engaging in diverse professions and activities. The Marchenko surname, like many other Eastern European surnames, contributes to the multicultural tapestry and heritage of the British population, highlighting the country's history of immigration and integration of different communities.
There are approximately 25 people named Marchenko in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Marchenko.