What does the surname Koenigsberger mean?

The surname Koenigsberger means "A person from Königsberg.". It is of German origin.

How common is the Koenigsberger surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Koenigsberger in the United States.

Are there Koenigsberger soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Koenigsberger surname appear in Civil War records.

Koenigsberger

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Königsberg.

Etymology

Derived from Königsberg (now Kaliningrad), a major city in East Prussia, combined with the German suffix '-er' indicating origin. The city name itself means 'king's mountain' in German.

About the Koenigsberger Surname

A topographic surname indicating origin from the Prussian city of Königsberg. The surname became more common among Jewish populations in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found among German and German-Jewish populations, particularly those with East Prussian connections.

Koenigsberger Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Koenigsberger Surname

Lawrence Koenigsberger

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

1 soldiers with the Koenigsberger surname found in Civil War records.

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