Herasimenya

Herasimenya is a surname of Belarusian origin. It is believed to be derived from the given name Heryasim, which is a Belarusian form of the Greek name Euthymius. Euthymius means "good-spirited" or "well-disposed." The surname likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Heryasim. Like many surnames, Herasimenya would have been adopted to distinguish individuals and family lines. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Families with the Herasimenya surname are predominantly found in Belarus and among the Belarusian diaspora in other countries, particularly Russia, Ukraine, and North America. The distribution and prevalence of the surname are indicative of historical migration patterns and settlement areas of Belarusian populations. It is a relatively common surname in Belarus.