Ivanko

Ivanko is a name of Slavic origin that can function as both a given name and a surname. It is derived from Ivan, the Slavic form of John, with the diminutive or patronymic suffix -ko, which can convey meanings such as “little Ivan” or “son of Ivan.” In Ukrainian, Іванко commonly appears as a diminutive or affectionate form of Ivan, and it has also become a hereditary surname in various regions.

As a surname, Ivanko is found across Eastern and Central Europe, including Ukraine, Russia, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovakia, and it appears among diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe. As a given name, Ivanko is less common in contemporary usage but can be encountered in historical records and among families with Ukrainian or broader Slavic roots.

Variant spellings and related forms include Ivanko, Ivanko, and other derivatives of Ivan. The name is related to related forms such as Ivanka (the feminine form in some Slavic languages) and to patronymic adaptations like Ivanovich in Russian contexts.

See also: Ivan, Ivanka, Ivanko, Ivanovich.