How common is the Shoninger surname?

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

Shoninger

Q: What does the surname Shoninger mean?

The surname Shoninger means "A person from Schöningen or a similar German place name.". It is of German origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Schöningen or a similar German place name.

Etymology

The surname likely derives from the German place name Schöningen combined with the suffix '-er' to indicate origin from that location. Schöningen is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany.

About the Shoninger Surname

A topographic surname indicating origin from the German town of Schöningen. Such surnames were common among people who migrated from their home regions.

Distribution & Frequency

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

Rare Common

Primarily found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities in North America.

Notable Bearers

People with the Shoninger Surname

Bernard Shoninger

of Paris

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century (estimated)
Estimated Bearers: 800