Shcherbina

Shcherbina is a common East Slavic surname. It is believed to originate from the word "shcherbiy" (щербатый) which means "pitted" or "scarred" in Russian and Ukrainian. This could refer to a physical characteristic of an ancestor or perhaps a nickname given to someone who had a scar. The surname is found predominantly in Russia and Ukraine, and also among the diaspora communities of these countries.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Shcherbina include Boris Shcherbina, a Soviet politician who served as Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union and played a significant role in the response to the Chernobyl disaster. Another notable figure is Alexander Shcherbina, a contemporary Russian actor and theater director. The surname's prevalence suggests a long history within the Slavic cultural sphere. Variations in spelling may exist due to transliteration from Cyrillic.