About Knapton
The surname Knapton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "cnapa" meaning "boy" or "servant" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Knapton likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived in or near a settlement where young boys or servants were present.
The surname Knapton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knapton 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 Knapton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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