Yurko

Yurko is a masculine given name used in Ukrainian and some neighboring languages. In Ukrainian usage, it is often a diminutive or affectionate form of Yuri (Yuriy) but is also used as a standalone given name.

Yurko is also found as a surname in Ukrainian and among Ukrainian diaspora communities. As a surname, it typically derives from the given name Yuri and reflects a patronymic or familial origin.

The name Yurko originates from Yuri, a Slavic form of the given name George; the suffix -ko is a diminutive or patronymic marker in Ukrainian, commonly used to form pet forms or surnames.

The name is most commonly associated with Ukraine and Ukrainian communities abroad, including North America, Europe, and Australasia. Variants and transliterations may appear depending on language and orthography.