Itskovych

Itskovych is a surname of Ukrainian origin. It is formed from a root, Itsk-, combined with the patronymic suffix -vych, a pattern common in Ukrainian and Belarusian family names that typically means “son of” or “descendant of.” The root itself may derive from a given name or nickname, and several transliterations have arisen as the name moved between alphabets and languages.

The name is primarily found among people with Ukrainian heritage and in Ukrainian diaspora communities. In Ukraine, it may appear in regional records, church books, and civil registries. Outside Ukraine, Itskovych and its variants can be encountered in North American and European populations, often due to migration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Variants and transliteration: The surname appears in several spellings, including Itskovych, Itskovich, and Itskowicz, reflecting Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish linguistic influences. Transliterations from Cyrillic and the adaptation to Latin alphabets in different countries have contributed to these forms. The Polish form Itskowicz is particularly common in Central and Eastern European genealogical sources.

Notable bearers: There are no widely recognized figures with this surname who have dedicated encyclopedic articles; nevertheless, individuals with the name may appear in regional histories, genealogical records, and local publications.