Novichenko


Novichenko is a surname of Eastern Slavic origin, most commonly found in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The name is derived from the term Novik, historically referring to a young man entering military service for the first time or a newcomer to a community. The root word novy means "new" in Slavic languages, indicating that the surname likely originated as a nickname for a novice or settler.
The surname is prevalent in various regions, including the Belgorod Region, Krasnodar and Krasnoyarsk Territories, and the Rostov Region in Russia; as well as in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. In Ukraine, it is most commonly encountered in the Dnieper region, particularly in cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.
Historical records trace the surname back to at least the 17th century. It appears in the 1649 register of the Zaporozhian Host, where individuals bearing the name Novichenko were documented as members of regiments including those based in Kyiv, Myrhorod, and Uman.
Notable people with the surname include: