TheNameDBKoonce
OtherMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name or personal name in northern Britain.
Etymology
The etymology is uncertain but may relate to Scottish or Northern English dialectal terms. The surname appears in colonial American records suggesting early British settlement.
About the Koonce Surname
A surname of uncertain origin found primarily in colonial American records. The name may derive from a place name or personal name in Britain.
Distribution
Concentrated in southeastern United States, particularly North Carolina and Virginia.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation