Shandrin

Shandrin is a Russian surname. It is derived from a diminutive form of the given name Alexander (Aleksandr). The suffix "-in" is a common Russian possessive suffix, indicating "belonging to" or "descendant of." Thus, Shandrin literally means "son of Shandra," with Shandra being a pet form of Alexander. The name is relatively common throughout Russia, particularly in its central and western regions. Individuals with this surname may or may not have a direct ancestral link to a specific Alexander; surnames often became fixed over generations, sometimes losing the original specific connection.