König Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the König name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a König coat of arms.
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Origin of the König name
König means "king" in German. It began as a nickname for someone with a regal manner, for the winner of a contest, or for a man who played the king in a pageant or mystery play. The surname is common throughout Germany, especially in Saxony, Thuringia and Bavaria.
Our historical archives hold much more on the König name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the König name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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König name FAQ
What does the König name mean?
King. Common variants include Koenig, Konig, Küng.
Where does the König surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a König coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single König crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized König coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).