There are
1355
Koens in the USAKoen is the
19834th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Koen
DavidKoenig
David Koenig is an American author and historian, best known for his books on various Disney-related topics, including the history of Disneyland.PietKoen
Piet Koen was a South African cricketer who played as a middle-order batsman and wicket-keeper in the 1950s and 1960s.SusieKoenig
Susie Koenig is a German actress known for her roles in German TV shows and movies, including 'Tatort' and 'Großstadtrevier.'HenryKoenig
Henry Koenig was a German-born American architect who designed many prominent buildings in New York City, including the Cornell University Medical College.ErikaKoenig-Workman
Erika Koenig-Workman is an American artist known for her abstract paintings that explore themes of nature and emotion.MonikaKoenig
Monika Koenig is a Canadian filmmaker and producer, known for her documentary films that shed light on social and environmental issues.AndreasKoenig
Andreas Koenig is a German entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful technology startup that specializes in artificial intelligence.FelixKoenig
Felix Koenig is an Austrian footballer who plays as a midfielder for a professional football club in the Austrian Football Bundesliga.ChristineKoenig
Christine Koenig is an American journalist and news anchor, known for her work on a major national news network.HansKoenig
Hans Koenig was a German physicist and Nobel laureate, known for his pioneering research in the field of quantum mechanics.Koen Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Koen' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Koen, which is a short form of the name Konrad. It is a patronymic surname, meaning 'son of Koen/Konrad.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Koen' is primarily found in the Netherlands, Belgium, and South Africa, reflecting the Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking populations in these regions.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Koen' include 'König' (German), 'Koenigstein' (German), 'Knöller' (German), 'Könemann' (German), 'Königsmann' (German), 'Koenigswald' (German), 'Königsteinberg' (German), 'Könecke' (German), and 'Kochen' (German).
Migration and ImmigrationThe surname 'Koen' may have been brought to South Africa by Dutch settlers during the colonization period. It is also possible that some individuals with the surname migrated from the Netherlands or Belgium to other countries.