Schoening

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place associated with beauty or pleasantness, or a descendant of someone called Schoen.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'schoen' (beautiful) with the suffix '-ing' indicating a place or descendant. The '-ing' suffix often denotes a location or family line.

About the Schoening Surname

A topographic or patronymic surname with roots in the German word for beauty or pleasantness. The name likely originated from a specific location or family line in medieval Germany.

Distribution

Primarily found in German-speaking regions, particularly in Prussia and northern Germany.

Notable Bearers

Limited documentation

People with the Schoening Surname

H.W. Schoening

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