Koenig

Koenig is a surname of German origin, Anglicized from König, meaning "king." It originated as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a king or as an occupational epithet for an official serving a royal court, and over time became a hereditary surname. The spelling Koenig reflects the absence of umlauts in English and many other languages.

Variants include König (the original form with an umlaut), Konig, Koenigs, and Koenig. The name is found throughout German-speaking areas and among descendants of emigrants in North America, parts of Europe, and beyond.

In addition to a surname, Koenig appears in company and organization names. Koenig & Bauer AG, a German printing-press manufacturer, is one of the oldest engineering firms to bear the name. Other firms and institutions use Koenig as a corporate or brand element, reflecting the word's recognition in Germanic languages.

The surname is carried by individuals across many fields, including science, medicine, arts, and public life, contributing to its international presence. In fiction and media, Koenig is also used as a character name or fictional surname.

Variants and related surnames include König and Konig; for related topics see König.