Kovalenko (Ukrainian: Коваленко) is a Ukrainian surname. It is a patronymic surname derived from the occupational nickname koval (Ukrainian: коваль), "blacksmith". Notable people with the surname include:
Yuriy Kovalenko (1977–2014), Ukrainian soldier and Hero of Ukraine recipient
Yuriy Kovalenko (1966–2023), Ukrainian scientist, archaeologist, local historian, teacher, musician, and staff sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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