Koning

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Koning is the Dutch and Afrikaans word for "king" and thus may refer to the King of the Netherlands or the King of Belgium. Old spelling variations include Coning, Coninck, Köning, Koninck, Koningh, Konink, and Kooning.

"Koning" and "De Koning" are quite common Dutch surnames and may refer to:

  • Ans Koning (1923–2006), Dutch javelin thrower
  • Arthur Koning (1944–2015), Dutch rower
  • Christina Koning (b. 1954), British novelist and short story writer
  • Elisabeth Koning (1917–1975), Dutch sprinter
  • Elisabeth Johanna Koning (1816–1887), Dutch painter
  • Gerry Koning (b. 1980), Dutch footballer
  • Hans Koning (1921–2007), Dutch writer
  • Henk Koning (1933–2016), Dutch tax official and politician
  • Henry Koning (b. 1960), Dutch sailor
  • Jacob Koning, alternate spelling of Jacob Koninck (c.1615–c.1695), Dutch painter (brother of Philips)
  • Jean Koning (b. 1976), Dutch actor, director, musician and author
  • Karen Koning AbuZayd (b. 1941), American diplomat
  • Marcel Koning (b. 1975), Dutch footballer
  • Martine Wittop Koning (1870–1963), Dutch nutrition expert and writer of cook books
  • Michel Koning (b. 1984), Dutch tennis player
  • Peter Koning (b. 1990), Dutch racing cyclist
  • Philips Koning, alternate spelling of Philips Koninck (1619–1688), Dutch painter (brother of Jacob)
  • Theo Koning (b. 1950), Dutch-born Australian painter
  • Victor Koning (1842–1894), French playwright and librettist

De Koning:

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See also

Surname list
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