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Koning is the Dutch and Afrikaans word for "king" and thus may refer to the King of the Netherlands or the King of Belgium. Old spelling variations include Coning, Coninck, Koninck, Koningh, Konink, and Kooning
"Koning" and "De Koning" are quite common Dutch surnames and may refer to:
- Ans Koning (1923–2006), Dutch javelin thrower
- Arthur Koning (b. 1944), Dutch rower
- Christina Koning (b. 1954), British novelist and short story writer
- Gerry Koning (b. 1980), Dutch footballer
- Hans Koning (1921–2007), Dutch writer
- Henk Koning (b. 1933), Dutch tax official and politician
- Jacob Koning, alternate spelling of Jacob Koninck (c.1615-c.1695), Dutch painter (brother of Philips)
- Karen Koning AbuZayd (b. 1941), American diplomat
- Martine Wittop Koning (1870–1963), Dutch nutrition expert and writer of cook books
- Philips Koning, alternate spelling of Philips Koninck (1619–1688), Dutch painter (brother of Jacob)
- Theo Koning (b. 1950), Dutch-born Australian painter
De Koning:
- Coen de Koning (1879–1954), Dutch medal-winning speed skater
- Hans de Koning (b. 1960), Dutch football player and coach
- Jan de Koning (1926–1994), Dutch government minister from 1977 to 1987
- Jan de Koning (b. 1949), Dutch footballer
- de:Louis de Koning (b. 1967), Dutch racing cyclist
- Marcelien de Koning (b. 1978), Dutch medal-winning sailor
- Mirjam de Koning (b. 1969), Dutch medal-winning swimmer
- Peter de Koning (b. 1960), Dutch pop singer
De Koningh:
- Leendert de Koningh (1777–1849), Dutch marine and landscape painter
- Michael de Koningh, Belgian music journalist
See also
- De Coninck
- De Koninck
- Konings
- Konink (disambiguation)
- Kooning (disambiguation)
- Cryptanthus 'Koning', a cultivar of a bromeliad commonly known as an Earth Star
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