King

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. A famous bearer was the American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968).

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesKnežević(Croatian) Koning(Dutch) Koenig, König(German) Knežević(Serbian)
Given Name DescendantKing(English)

Categories

American vice presidents, horror, nicknames, noble titles, word names, writers
Entry updated January 21, 2022