Shekhmanivkas

Shekhmanivkas is a Ukrainian surname and also refers to a village in Ukraine. The surname likely originated from personal names or occupational roles, with variations potentially stemming from patronymic or toponymic roots. It is not a widely common surname but is present within Ukraine.

The village of Shekhmanivkas is located in the Khmelnytskyi Oblast of Ukraine, specifically within the Volochysk Raion. As of recent census data, the village has a small population, characteristic of many rural settlements in the region. The area is primarily agricultural, with the local economy dependent on farming. Historically, the village, like much of western Ukraine, has been subject to various political and administrative changes over centuries, including periods under Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Russian Empire, and Soviet rule before Ukraine's independence. The local dialect and customs are typical of the Podolia region. Information about the specific founding or early history of the village is scarce in publicly available records.