Szónoki

Szónoki is a Hungarian surname and, in Hungarian, an adjective meaning "oratorical" or "relating to an orator." The surname derives from the Hungarian noun szónok, meaning "orator" or "speaker," with the suffix -i forming a descriptive or patronymic name. As an occupational-origin surname, Szónoki historically indicated an association with public speaking or preaching.

The name is most commonly found in Hungary and among Hungarian communities abroad. In official records and genealogical sources, Szónoki appears in various spellings depending on historical orthography and migration, but the standard form in Hungarian is Szónoki.

In contemporary usage, Szónoki is primarily encountered as a family name. Individuals bearing the surname have contributed to diverse fields such as sports, academia, arts, and public life, reflecting typical distribution for Hungarian surnames.

There is no widely recognized geographic or non-surname meaning attached to Szónoki, making it primarily a surname.