Knott

Knott Meaning & Origin

About Knott
The surname Knott is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "cnotta," meaning a knot or a lump, and could have been a nickname for someone with a physical knot or lump on their body. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent knot or tangle of trees or bushes. The surname Knott may also have been a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of knots or cords. Overall, the surname Knott is likely to have originated from various sources related to knots, either physical or metaphorical.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Knott is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Knott: 14,622
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,466
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.96

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knott based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🔊 Soundex
K503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/nɑt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knott in Braille

Here's how to represent Knott in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Knott in braille

How to sign the name Knott using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Knott using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Knott in sign language

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