Petrenko

Petrenko is a surname of Slavic origin, most commonly found in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It is derived from the given name Petr, the Slavic form of Peter, which means "rock" or "stone". The suffix "-enko" is a common Ukrainian patronymic suffix, indicating "son of". Therefore, Petrenko literally means "son of Petr".

Notable individuals with the surname Petrenko include Kirill Petrenko, a prominent Russian-Austrian conductor who has served as the chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic since 2019. There is also Viktor Petrenko, a Ukrainian former figure skater who won a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics and two bronze medals. In the realm of literature, Taras Petrenko was a Ukrainian poet and writer. The surname is widespread, and many other individuals bearing the name have made contributions in various fields. Its prevalence reflects the historical significance of the name Peter and the common practice of patronymic surnames in Eastern Europe.