About Knighting
The surname Knighting is derived from the Middle English word "knight," which referred to a medieval warrior or a member of the noble class who fought on horseback. As a surname, Knighting likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who was associated with knights or knightly activities. It may have been given to individuals who served as knights, worked in a knight's household, or displayed knightly qualities such as bravery or chivalry.
The surname Knighting is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knighting 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 Knighting is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Knighting in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knighting using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.