About Knowles
The surname Knowles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cnoll," meaning "hill" or "knoll." It was originally a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on a small hill or knoll. Over time, the spelling variations of the name evolved, and Knowles became a common surname in England. Today, individuals with the surname Knowles can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Knowles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knowles 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 Knowles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Knowles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knowles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.