About Knaphus
The surname Knaphus is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "knapi," meaning "servant" or "page." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who worked as a servant or attendant in a noble household. Over time, the surname Knaphus has evolved and is now a relatively rare surname found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian descendants in other countries.
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The surname Knaphus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knaphus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Knaphus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Knaphus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knaphus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.