Stefanko

Stefanko is a surname of Slovak origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Štefan, the Slovak equivalent of Stephen. Štefan itself comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." As a surname, Stefanko and its variants (e.g., Stefanek, Stefanik) are common throughout Slovakia and in areas where Slovak communities have migrated. The surname indicates "son of Štefan" or "descendant of Štefan."