About Knappen
The surname Knappen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knape," meaning "page" or "servant." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a servant or attendant in a noble household. Over time, the surname Knappen has evolved to become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's historical association with the role of a page or servant.
The surname Knappen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knappen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Knappen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knappen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.