Koenig

Koenig Meaning & Origin

About Koenig
The surname Koenig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "künec" or "könec," meaning "king." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked in the service of a king or held a position of authority in a royal household. Over time, the surname Koenig became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating noble or aristocratic ancestry. Today, individuals with the surname Koenig can be found worldwide, particularly in German-speaking regions and among descendants of German immigrants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Koenig is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Koenig: 22,499
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,592
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.63

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koenig 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 Koenig is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərnɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koenig in Braille

Here's how to represent Koenig in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Koenig in braille

How to sign the name Koenig using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Koenig using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Koenig in sign language

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