The Origin of the Surname Chikatilo: More Than Just a Criminal History

The surname Chikatilo often invokes associations with a notorious criminal case from the Soviet era, but its history is much deeper. In Ukraine, this surname is rare, held by only five individuals, primarily located in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk regions. Scholars are investigating potential origins of the name linked to the Ukrainian language and its dialects.