Kérelt

Kérelt is a Hungarian surname. The word "kérelt" itself in Hungarian means "requested" or "asked for." This suggests that the surname may have originated as a patronymic or occupational name, possibly referring to someone who was a petitioner, a supplicant, or someone who fulfilled requests. Like many surnames, its exact origin can be difficult to trace definitively, and variations in spelling may have emerged over time. Individuals bearing the kérelt surname are found primarily in Hungary and among the Hungarian diaspora. Further genealogical research would be necessary to pinpoint specific ancestral lines and the precise historical context of its adoption as a family name.