Zhurbin

Zhurbin is a Russian surname. It is derived from the nickname "Zhurba" (Журба), which can be translated roughly as "sorrow" or "grief." Surnames derived from nicknames were common in Russia, often reflecting a person's perceived character traits or physical characteristics. The surname Zhurbin, therefore, likely originated as a surname given to the descendants of someone known for being sorrowful or perhaps experiencing hardship.

The name is relatively uncommon, but individuals bearing the surname Zhurbin can be found primarily in Russia and other countries with significant Russian diaspora communities.

The surname follows standard Russian naming conventions, where surnames are declined differently based on gender. For a male, the surname remains Zhurbin. For a female, the surname takes the form Zhurbina (Журбина). This is a common feature of Russian surnames.