Shevchuk Family History
Shevchuk Surname Meaning
Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Ukrainian shevchuk ‘son (or assistant) of the shoemaker’ from shvets (shevtsa in genitive) ‘shoemaker’.
The name reflects the profession of the shoemaker, indicating a historical trade in the community.
The use of the diminutive or patronymic suffix -uk suggests a familial or assistant relationship to the shoemaker.
This etymology highlights both cultural and occupational aspects of the name.
Such naming conventions are common in many cultures, tying individuals back to their ancestral occupations.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
