Boyko (name)


Boyko or Boiko is one of the most common surnames in Ukraine, which is also widespread in countries such as Russia, Canada, United States and other lands with a history of immigration from Ukraine.
It is also found in South Slavic countries, as a form of the name Бојан/Bojan. The surname Boiko is also common amongst Ashkenazi Jews, and possibly it is a form of 'Boge', or 'boikil' meaning "quick". In Western Ukraine, it might originate from the name of a highlanders tribe.
It may also be a masculine given name in Bulgaria.

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