Hrytsenka

Hrytsenka is a Ukrainian surname. It is derived from the given name Hryts, a diminutive of Hryhoriy (Gregory). Like many Ukrainian surnames, it was likely formed by adding the patronymic suffix "-enko," meaning "son of." Therefore, Hrytsenko essentially means "son of Hryts."

The surname is found throughout Ukraine and among the Ukrainian diaspora. Families bearing the Hrytsenko surname have contributed to various fields, including politics, arts, and sciences, both within Ukraine and internationally.

Notable individuals with the surname include Oleksandr Hrytsenko, a Ukrainian politician and former Member of Parliament. The surname's prevalence is a testament to the commonality of the given name Hryhoriy in Ukrainian history and culture. Variations in spelling may occur due to transliteration from Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet.