TheNameDBSkrzynski
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from 'skrzynia' (chest or box), likely referring to a maker or seller of wooden chests.
Etymology
From Polish 'skrzynia' meaning chest or coffer, with the suffix '-ski' indicating a topographic or occupational origin. The name suggests ancestral connection to woodworking or furniture craftsmanship.
About the Skrzynski Surname
A Polish occupational surname indicating ancestral involvement in carpentry or furniture making. The '-ski' suffix is characteristic of Polish surnames denoting profession or location.
Distribution
Concentrated in Poland and Polish diaspora communities.
Notable Bearers
Various Polish nobility and gentry