Save Type Surname (from nickname & from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. KING [key·IPA] Meaning & History From Old English cyning "king", originally a nickname for someone who either acted in a kingly manner or who worked for or was otherwise associated with a king. Related NamesDetails Other Languages & CulturesKnežević(Croatian) Koning(Dutch) Koenig, König(German) Knežević(Serbian) Categories American vice presidents, horror, nicknames, noble titles, word names, writers Entry updated February 28, 2019
