Koné History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Koné

What does the name Koné mean?

A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Koné, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. The name originated as a short form of the personal name Konrad, an Old German emperor's name.

Early Origins of the Koné family

The surname Koné was first found in West Prussia, where the family emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The name originated as a short form of Konrad, an Old German emperor's name.

Early History of the Koné family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Koné research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1554, 1806, 1837, 1842 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Koné History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Koné Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cohen, Cohn, Coehn, Coen, Kohen, Kohn, Koehn, Koehne, Cone, Kone, Koehnle, Coehnle, Coen, Koen, Coene, Koene, Coener, Koener, Coehner and many more.

Early Notables of the Koné family

members of the Koehn von Jaski family, who distinguished themselves in politics and military services. One Koehn von Jaski, the Lord of Wittichwalde, became the director of regional affairs (Landes-Director) and regional advisor for the district of Mohrungen in 1806, while another member of the family became the regional advisor for...
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Koné Ranking

In France, the name Koné is the 8,381^st most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1

Koné migration to the United States +

Koné Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Sarah Jane Kone, aged 28, who settled in America from Donegal, in 1901
Josef Kone, aged 25, who immigrated to America, in 1903
Jankel Kone, aged 4, who landed in America from Slonim, Russia, in 1910
Meische Kone, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States from Girowetz, Russia, in 1911
Christo Kone, aged 33, who settled in America from Perlepe, Bulgaria, in 1913
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Contemporary Notables of the name Koné (post 1700) +

Mohamed Kone (b. 1981), French-born, Ivorian professional basketball player
Arouna Koné (b. 1983), Ivorian footballer

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/