Find out how popular the last name Koening is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Koening.

Koening, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Koening surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koening in America

Koening is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koening surname appeared 121 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Koening.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koening to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Koening

The surname Koening originated in Germany, likely emerging in the Middle Ages between the 5th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the German word "König," meaning "king," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked in royal service or displayed regal qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Saxon region of Germany, where a certain "Conradus Konig" is mentioned in the year 1350. This spelling variation, "Konig," highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 15th century, the surname appears in the town records of Nuremberg, where a Hanns Koening is documented as a merchant and guild member in 1472. This indicates that the name had already spread to various regions of Germany by that time.

As the name gained prominence, it was also associated with notable individuals, such as Johann Friedrich Koening (1619-1667), a German philosopher and theologian, and Johann Samuel Koening (1712-1757), a German botanist and naturalist known for his contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.

Another notable figure was Carl Theodor Koening (1788-1857), a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin, including the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Schauspielhaus. His legacy as a skilled architect earned him recognition during his lifetime and beyond.

In the realm of literature, the name Koening is associated with Johann Ludwig Koening (1786-1856), a German writer and poet known for his contributions to Romantic literature. His works, including poems and short stories, were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

It is worth noting that the name Koening has also been found in historical records from other European countries, such as France and the Netherlands, suggesting that it may have spread beyond Germany's borders through migration or trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koening

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Koening.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Koening was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Koening has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Koening was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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