SZEKELY
Szekely
The Szekely surname is of Hungarian origin, derived from the word székely, which means noble or free warrior in Hungarian. The Szekelys are an ethnic Hungarian subgroup originating from Transylvania, a region in Romania.
Historically, the Szekelys were known for being skilled warriors and served as frontier guards defending the borders of the Kingdom of Hungary. The name Szekely has been used as a hereditary surname among those of Szekely descent.
Over time, some individuals with the Szekely surname have migrated to different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom. Today, individuals with the surname Szekely can be found in various countries, contributing to diverse fields and professions.
Due to their historical significance and cultural heritage, the Szekely surname remains a symbol of pride for many individuals of Hungarian descent.
There are approximately 100 people named Szekely in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Szekely.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Hungary
Language of origin: Hungarian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Csaba
- Edward
- Gabor
- Istvan
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Sandor
- William
Female
- Andrea
- Anita
- Anna
- Krisztina
- Linda
- Maria
- Melinda
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Timea