About Knighton
The surname Knighton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cniht" meaning "knight" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Knighton. The name Knighton is fairly common in England and Wales, and it likely originated as a place name referring to a settlement associated with knights or a place where knights resided. Over time, individuals living in or near Knighton adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Knighton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knighton 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 Knighton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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