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Konig

Konig is a surname of German origin derived from König, the German word for king. The spelling Konig is a common anglicized variant that arose when umlauts could not be rendered in non-German contexts. Other variants include Koenig and Koenigs, reflecting different transliteration practices and regional conventions. As with many German surnames, Konig may have originated as an occupational nickname, a descriptor related to status, or a toponymic name tied to a place associated with a ruler.

In usage, Konig is found among German-speaking populations and within diaspora communities in North America and

Etymologically, Konig shares its root with related surnames such as König and Königs, which preserve the meaning

See also: König, Koenig, Koenigs, and other variants of the same name.

elsewhere.
The
form
also
appears
in
fiction
and
popular
culture
as
a
surname
for
characters,
helping
to
convey
a
sense
of
German
or
European
heritage
without
implying
a
specific
individual.
of
“king”
in
German.
The
presence
or
absence
of
umlauts
in
a
given
spelling
often
reflects
the
linguistic
environment
or
transliteration
choices
of
families
and
institutions.