* What is the origin of the name Zakarin?

* Was the name changed upon immmigration to the United States?  If so, what was the original name?

* How was the name written and pronounced in the "old country"?  Can a Cyrillic spelling be found?

* What is the name of the village of origin?

Once the original name and village are known, it opens up numerous possibilities, as many village records have survived and are often published on the web.

Thanks for your valuable input!