Arsenyevy

Arsenyevy is the plural form of the Russian surname Арсеньев (Arsenyev), used to refer to members of the Arsenyev family. In Russian naming, Арсеньев is a masculine surname, Арсеньева is the feminine form, and Арсеньевы (Arsenyevy) is the plural.

The surname originates from the given name Arseniy (Arseny), which itself is derived from a Greek name (Arsenios) typically associated with meanings such as “virile” or “manly.” The Arsenyev family name is common in Russian-speaking regions and can appear in historical and contemporary contexts. English transliterations include Arsenyev for the masculine singular and Arsenyeva for the feminine singular; the plural form is rendered as Arsenyevy.

Notable bearers and connections include the Russian explorer Vladimir Arsenyev, renowned for his explorations of the Russian Far East in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city of Arsenyev in Primorsky Krai is named in association with him, reflecting the historical prominence of the surname in Russian exploration and geography. Beyond individuals, Arsenyev and its variants appear in place names, institutions, and literature tied to the family lineage.

In encyclopedic references, Arsenyevy can be used to denote the family as a group or to refer to multiple people sharing the surname. Related variants include Arsenyev and Arsenyeva, which represent the masculine singular and feminine singular forms, respectively, of the same family name.