TheNameDBShoninger
TopographicMeaning
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
Primarily found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation available