Szekrényes

Szekrényes is a Hungarian surname of occupational origin. It is derived from szekrény, meaning cabinet, with the suffix -es forming an agent noun or an associative descriptor. The name is typically understood to refer to someone connected with cabinetry or furniture making, such as a cabinet maker or a craftsman who worked with cabinets.

The surname is most commonly found in Hungary and among Hungarian-speaking communities in neighboring regions, including Transylvania (now part of Romania), Slovakia, and Serbia. As with many Hungarian names, it may appear in non-diacritic form as Szekrenyes in international or archival contexts.

In the broader context of Hungarian onomastics, Szekrényes is an example of an occupational surname that arises from a craftsman’s trade. Such names reflect historical guilds and family roles in traditional rural and urban economies.

There are no widely documented notable individuals associated with the surname Szekrényes in major reference works. Like many family names, it may be carried by private individuals and genealogical lineages rather than by well-known public figures.

See also: szekrény (cabinet) for the root word from which the surname is derived. Variants and related forms may appear in records with different diacritical representations depending on language and orthography.