What does the surname Konitza mean?

The surname Konitza means "A place name; variant spelling of Konitsa.". It is of Greek origin.

How common is the Konitza surname?

There are approximately 800 people with the surname Konitza in the United States.

Konitza

Topographic

Meaning

A place name; variant spelling of Konitsa.

Etymology

An alternate spelling of Konitsa, derived from the town of Konitza in northwestern Greece. The variant spelling reflects different transliteration conventions from Greek.

About the Konitza Surname

A variant spelling of the Greek topographic surname Konitsa. The alternate spelling reflects historical transliteration differences.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

People with the Konitza Surname

Faik Konitza

Minister

Quick Facts

Origin: Greek
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 19th century
Estimated Bearers: 800