The surname is the name of the genus; it is the same for all members of the same family. In Latin, the term “last name” is translated as “family”. Each family name is unique, with its interesting, unique destiny. Recently, people's interest in the issue of the origin and origin of surnames has grown. Many seek to learn as much as possible about their roots and pass this knowledge on to their children. Reveal the secrets of the genus helps the history of the formation of the surname. The article will discuss the origin, history and meaning of the surname Marchenko, whose carriers can be proud of their generic name as a monument to Ukrainian culture, history and language.
Ukrainian and Cossack roots
There are several ways of forming surnames, but almost half of the Cossack family names came from Orthodox names. When they arose, their main task was to answer the question “whose?”
The ancestors of the Don Cossacks were Slavs who lived in the Principality of Tmutarakan since the 9th century. They were Orthodox, so the Christian origin of the generic names was traditional and ancient for them.
Upon joining the ranks of the Cossacks, a novice, if he was not a Christian, was baptized and given the name of his godfather. That is why the ancestor of the Marchenko family can be of any nationality.
Family names of the Cossacks expressed family seniority. Often, a paternal name was attached to an index of kinship, for example, "son." Over time, this ending changed into “enko”, and some time later - “enko”. So in the middle of the 17th century, the ending of “enko” began to be added to the names of all the boys and unmarried children. For this reason, surnames with the endings “enko” are common in Ukraine. At present, the ancient ending “enko” has ceased to be understood literally and has been preserved only as a family one.
Version of the name
The origin of the name Marchenko is associated with the name Mark, it is based on the Latin word "Marcus", which means "hammer".
There is a version that the name Mark originates on behalf of Mars, the patron god of herds and people, who later became the God of War.
The origin of the surname Marchenko refers to a common way of forming Ukrainian family names, it is formed from the church name Mark. This is a name of Latin origin.
According to another version of the origin of the surname Marchenko, it is based on the nickname March, which has English roots and translates as “marching”. This word was used for the English and Scottish warrior mercenaries of the 17th century. For example, Maxim Krivonos , an associate of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, was a Scotsman by birth.
The name Mark came to Ancient Russia with the spread of the Christian faith. Therefore, the origin of the surname Marchenko is associated with Mark the Evangelist - the apostle, bishop of Babylon and Alexandria. He was a companion of Peter and Paul, and after he moved to Alexandria, founded the church and became its bishop.
Noble clan Marchenko: family names
Some representatives of the surname are of noble origin. For example, a clan has gone down in history, originating from the Poltava Cossack Mark Markovich, who lived in the 17th century. This genus is included in parts 1 and 6 of the genealogy books of the Petrograd and Yekaterinoslav provinces.
The coat of arms of the clan is included in the 6th part of the “Arm of the Russian noble clans”. The coat of arms of a clan is a shield, on a red background of which a swan is depicted. Above the shield is a noble helmet and a crown.
Surname prevalence
The meaning and origin of the surname Marchenko is Ukrainian. It is based on the abbreviated form of the name. The surname is common in the western regions of Russia and throughout Ukraine.
In ancient records, the owners of the surname were important persons from Vladimir philistinism of the 16th century. They had a special privilege of the sovereign. The first mention of a family name can be found in the census register of Russia during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. He had a special list of beautiful, noble, melodic surnames, which he bestowed on those close to him as a reward. Thus, the surname has retained a unique and exceptional origin and is unique.
Instead of a conclusion
The origin of each surname is unique and inimitable. Each of them has its own fate and mystery. The ways of the appearance of surnames were the appearance and character of a person. There are surnames that are formed from the names of geographical objects. But the most common way that surnames arise is from a person’s name or nickname, as, for example, the surname Marchenko and its derivative forms were formed.