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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