koenový

Koenové is a term used in Czech-language contexts that can refer to either a family name in its plural form or, in some works of fiction and historical writing, to a group described by that name. The form Koenové indicates the family Koen in plural, following standard Czech rules for forming plurals of masculine surnames.

Etymology: The surname Koen is of Dutch origin, commonly a shortened form of given names such as Koenraad or Constantijn. In Czech, foreign surnames are usually declined and receive the -ové ending when referred to as a family or group, yielding Koenové.

Usage: In genealogical and archival material, Koenové is used to denote all living or historically recorded members of the Koen family. The construction is idiomatic to Czech and does not imply any specific cultural affiliation beyond the family name.

Cultural notes: In some fictional or historical narratives, Koenové may appear as a placeholder for a Central European family or community, with depictions varying by source. Because Koenové is not a fixed ethnonym in standard reference works, interpretations are context-dependent.

Notable people: No widely recognized individuals are listed under Koenové in major reference works; any notable person is usually identified by their given name and the family name Koen.

See also: Koen (surname); Czech surname pluralization; Czech onomastics.

References: Not provided here.