Taranenko

Taranenko is a surname of Ukrainian origin. It is derived from the given name "Taras," a diminutive of "Tarasius," a Greek name meaning "troublemaker" or "disturber." The suffix "-enko" is a common Ukrainian patronymic suffix indicating "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Taranenko literally translates to "son of Taras" or "descendant of Taras."

The surname is found primarily in Ukraine and other countries with significant Ukrainian diasporas. Notable individuals with the surname Taranenko include:

• Yuri Taranenko: A Soviet and Ukrainian weightlifter.

The surname, like many others, likely originated as a way to identify individuals within a community by referencing their paternal lineage. Its prevalence offers insights into historical naming conventions and migration patterns in Eastern Europe.