Coon

The surname Coon is of English and German origin. It is derived from the Old English word “cuna,” meaning “a basin” or “a hollow place,” or from the German word “kühn,” meaning “bold” or “daring.” The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a long nose, as “coon” was a term used for the nose in some dialects. While the name has fallen out of favor in recent years due to its association with a racial slur, it still remains a part of some family histories.