Kravchenko

Son of the tailor — the needle's line.

Origin: Ukrainian
Register: Ukrainian family

The seat of Kravchenko

Seat vacant

Chief

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Current mission

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What does the Kravchenko name mean?

'Son of the tailor' — kravets, a tailor, with -enko. The cutter and sewer of cloth, his line marked in the central-Ukrainian patronymic.

The history of Kravchenko

Kravets the tailor gave his son the surname Kravchenko, completing the Ukrainian guild in names — miller, smith, cooper, weaver, tailor, each fixed with the -enko of the Dnipro.

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Frequently asked

What does the surname Kravchenko mean?

'Son of the tailor' — kravets, a tailor, with -enko. The cutter and sewer of cloth, his line marked in the central-Ukrainian patronymic. Kravets the tailor gave his son the surname Kravchenko, completing the Ukrainian guild in names — miller, smith, cooper, weaver, tailor, each fixed with the -enko of the Dnipro.

Is Kravchenko a Ukrainian surname?

Yes, Kravchenko is a Ukrainian surname. Its editorial home in this atlas is Ukrainian, where the historical territory and family record of the name are concentrated.

How old is the Kravchenko surname?

Kravets the tailor gave his son the surname Kravchenko, completing the Ukrainian guild in names — miller, smith, cooper, weaver, tailor, each fixed with the -enko of the Dnipro. European hereditary surnames crystallised broadly between the 12th and 14th centuries, and the Kravchenko name took its modern form within that long settlement.

What is the Kravchenko family known for?

Son of the tailor — the needle's line. Kravets the tailor gave his son the surname Kravchenko, completing the Ukrainian guild in names — miller, smith, cooper, weaver, tailor, each fixed with the -enko of the Dnipro.

Where is the Kravchenko surname found today?

Ukrainian is the primary historical home of the Kravchenko surname. In the modern era, the name is also borne across the wider diaspora, particularly in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, where families carry the line of descent from the same Ukrainian origin recorded on this page.

What does the Clan Rising page for the Kravchenko family cover?

The Clan Rising page for the Kravchenko family covers the meaning of the surname, the historical geography of the name and the seat of the head of the family. Each section is linked to the underlying atlas of Ukrainian so the name can be read in the geography that shaped it.

Who is the head of the Kravchenko family today?

The seat for the head of the Kravchenko family is currently vacant on this register. Clan Rising is rebuilding the chief and family structure for the modern era, and the family page allows readers to claim the seat or pledge to the name.