Knap Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Knap Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Knap family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 4
Independent 2
Lace Maker 1
Moulder 1
Carpenter's Apprentice 1
Cottager 1
Smith 1
Currier Journeyman 1
Farmer 1

Knap Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Knapp 80% 13,970
2 Knipe 60% 1,835
3 Napp 50% 572
4 Knope 60% 376
5 Knape 80% 266
6 Knap 100% 169
7 Kenp 50% 123
8 Knoop 60% 121
9 Knop 75% 117

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The surname Knap is the 6th most popular variant of Knapp.

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