Chevkin
Chevkin is a surname that originated in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine. It is of Russian and Ukrainian origin, and is believed to have derived from the Russian or Ukrainian word "chevk," meaning "hill" or "mound." The name is thought to have referred to someone who lived on or near a hill or mound.
Historically, the Chevkin family was of noble or middle-class origin, and were predominantly Orthodox Christians. In
Today, Chevkin is found in many countries around the world, as a result of migration and cultural
In terms of famous individuals with this surname, a notable example is Yakub Chevkin (1914-1944), a Soviet