Grishchuk

Grishchuk, sometimes spelled Grischuk, is a surname of Eastern European origin. It is most commonly found in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.

The name is likely derived from a diminutive or patronymic form of the given name Grigory (Gregory), a popular name in Eastern Europe with Greek origins meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The suffix "-chuk" is a common suffix in Ukrainian and Belarusian surnames, denoting "son of" or "belonging to." Thus, Grishchuk can be interpreted as "son of Grigory."

Notable individuals with the surname Grishchuk include:

• Alexander Grischuk, a Russian chess grandmaster.