About Hoenig
The surname Hoenig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hōne," meaning "cock" or "rooster." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a poultry farmer or had some association with roosters. The name Hoenig may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with roosters, such as being proud or confident.
The surname Hoenig is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoenig based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hoenig is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoenig in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoenig using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.