About Knights
The surname Knights is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "knight," which referred to a mounted warrior or a servant in a noble household. The name was likely originally bestowed as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked as a knight or had the qualities associated with knighthood, such as bravery or chivalry. Over time, the surname Knights became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's historical connection to knighthood or the medieval nobility.
The surname Knights is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knights 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 Knights is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Knights in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knights using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.