Surname Konincks - Meaning and Origin
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Konincks: What does the surname Konincks mean?
The last name Konincks is of Dutch or German origin and is derived from the Middle German 'kuneke', meaning 'a small house'. It can also refer to the royal Dutch title of 'Konink', meaning 'King'. Konincks is often found in the Netherlands, where it has become a relatively common surname.
In German, the name Konincks may also mean 'son of the king'. This could have been given to the son of a titled nobleman, or the son of a wealthy merchant, as an indication of the family's wealth and rank.
The Konincks surname has also been used to refer to a family who originally came from the town Koningsdorp in Utrecht, Netherlands; where the family had the title of Konink—or king. The family's coat of arms consisted of three lions on a red background.
Konincks is still a common surname in the Netherlands, although many families who carry the name have later migrated to other countries. Today, it is also found in the United States, Canada, Italy, France, and Belgium.
Throughout history, the Konincks have remained a noble family and have generally had an air of nobility around them. This air of nobility is further strengthened with the surname Konincks being associated with royalty and/or wealth in the past.
Order DNA origin analysisKonincks: Where does the name Konincks come from?
The last name Konincks is thought to have originated in the Dutch-speaking areas of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Today, it is still mainly found in these areas, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium. Konincks is most common in cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam. There are also small enclaves of the surname in the larger cities of Brussels and Antwerp, as well as other Belgian provinces. The Konincks surname is less common in the former regions of German-speaking Belgium, such as Limburg.
One possible explanation of why the last name is mainly concentrated in the Netherlands and Belgium may be attributed to the Low Countries' history of religious wars and invasions, which caused many Dutch and Belgian families to spread out into other parts of Europe.
The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany have also been major destinations for immigrants since World War II, which could explain why Konincks is still more common in these regions today.
Outside of the Low Countries, the Konincks name may be found in small numbers in other parts of Europe, such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia, as well as in the United States and Canada. It is likely that descendants of Dutch and Belgian immigrants with the Konincks surname have settled in these countries, although they are still much rarer than in their countries of origin.
Variations of the surname Konincks
The surname Konincks is of Dutch origin and is sometimes also seen spelled as Koning, Koninky, Kuning, Kunink, Kuninck, and Koninck, although Konincks is the primary spelling. It is also sometimes seen Anglicized to Coninks, Conincks, Conings, Koninx, Coninx, Kingks, Kunings, Kunings, Konyks, Coning, Coninges and Kinigs.
The patronymic meaning of the surname is "son of Koning" or "son of Koninck", with Koning being a Dutch nickname for anyone named Conrad, and Koninck being a Dutch nickname for anyone named Jacob. The name was also likely derived from the Middle Dutch word "koninc" which means "king".
The spelling variants of the surname primarily come from Anglicization of the original Dutch spelling, as well as directly from other Dutch spellings. For example, the spelling of Coninx came from the Dutch spelling of 'Koningx', while the spelling of Koninx likely came from an old Dutch spelling of 'Koning'.
The surname is found predominantly in the Netherlands, Belgium, North America, South Africa, and Australia. It is somewhat common in the Netherlands, but is far less common in Belgium.
Variations and spellings of the surname including its Anglicized and Dutchly forms are used in many areas around the world, although the spelling variants are far fewer than the variants of some other surnames, likely owing to its relatively young age and more uncommon use.
Famous people with the name Konincks
- Bryan Koninckx: Belgian professional racing cyclist
- Monique Koninckx: former Belgian politician
- Lieven de Koninck: Professor for Philosophy at KU Leuven
- David Koninckx: news anchor in Belgium
- Aart Koninckx: former Dutch/Belgian soccer player
- Wilhelmus Koninckx: Dutch cartoonist
- Ulla Koninckx: former Dutch field hockey player
- Caro Koninckx: Belgian badminton athlete
- Philip Koninck: Dutch Baroque artist
- Mark Koninckx: Belgian author and playwright