Bondarenko (Ukrainian: Бондаренко) is a Ukrainian surname meaning “cooper, barrel maker,” derived from the Ukrainian word бондар (bondar), which itself comes from an Old Slavic root referring to the craft of making barrels. The suffix -enko is a common patronymic or diminutive ending in Ukrainian surnames, akin to “-son” or “-son of” in other languages. Thus, Bondarenko originally meant “son of the cooper.” The surname is widely distributed across Ukraine and among the Ukrainian diaspora. Its variant, Bondar, is a simpler form without the suffix, also used as a surname in Ukraine and other Eastern European countries. According to Wikipedia, Bondarenko is a notable Ukrainian surname current among politicians, sports figures, and cultural figures. Some notable bearers include: Alona Bondarenko (born 1984), Ukrainian tennis player; her sister Kateryna Bondarenko (born 1986), also a tennis player; Bohdan Bondarenko (born 1989), Ukrainian high jumper and Olympic medalist; and Olena Bondarenko (born 1974), a Ukrainian politician and member of parliament. Meaning: cooper, barrel maker Origin: Ukrainian Type: occupational surname Usage regions: Ukraine, Ukrainian diaspora Suffix: –enko