There are
580
Kingmas in the USAKingma is the
38214th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Kingma
AntonKingma
Anton Kingma was a Dutch footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Feyenoord and ADO Den Haag, during the 1960s and 1970s.HildaKingma
Hilda Kingma is a Dutch former swimmer who represented the Netherlands in international competitions, including the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.JohanKingma
Johan Kingma is a Dutch former professional cyclist who competed in multiple editions of the Tour de France and won several stages in the 1970s.TheoKingma
Theo Kingma is a Dutch-born American film executive who served as the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association from 2013 to 2015.WillemKingma
Willem Kingma was a Dutch rower who won a silver medal in the men's coxed four event at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.LawrenceKingma
Lawrence Kingma is an American inventor and electrical engineer known for his contributions to the development of digital audio technology.MelanieKingma
Melanie Kingma is a Dutch former field hockey player who competed in multiple Olympics and was part of the Dutch team that won gold at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.KlaasKingma
Klaas Kingma is a Dutch former speed skater who specialized in long distances and won multiple national and international titles during the 1960s and 1970s.RogierKingma
Rogier Kingma is a Dutch triathlete who competes at the international level and has achieved multiple podium finishes in various triathlon events.ArendKingma
Arend Kingma is a Dutch former cricketer who represented the Netherlands national cricket team and played in numerous international matches during the 1990s.Kingma Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Kingma' is of Frisian origin and is derived from the combination of the elements 'king' and 'ma,' which mean 'king' and 'land' respectively. It is believed that the name originally referred to a person who owned or worked on land associated with a king.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kingma' is predominantly found in the Netherlands, particularly in the province of Friesland, where it originated. It is less common in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kingma' include 'Kingsma' and 'Kingema.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the name 'Kingma' have primarily been within the Netherlands and to a lesser extent to nearby countries. However, there may have been some individuals who emigrated to other parts of the world, particularly during periods of Dutch colonialism.