Manashery

Manashery refers to a surname, primarily found among Jewish communities with roots in Eastern Europe. The name is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Menashe (מְנַשֶּׁה), which means "causing to forget." Menashe is also a significant biblical figure, being the elder son of Joseph and Asenath in the Book of Genesis. The surname, likely evolving through various transliterations and adaptations across different regions, identifies descendants of individuals named Menashe or connected to the tribe of Menashe, one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The spelling variations, which may include Manashirov, Manasir, and others, reflect the diverse linguistic environments in which Jewish communities historically resided and the phonetic shifts that occurred over time. Historical records indicate occurrences of the surname in areas such as Russia, Poland, and other parts of the former Pale of Settlement.