Knapper Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Knapper Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Knapper family

Profession Census Frequency
Collier 13
Potter 6
Independent 5
Female Servant 4
Stockingmaker 4
Coal Miner Miner Miner 3
Potter Journeyman 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
Labourer 2
Dependent 1
Farmer 1
Solicitor 1
Attorney 1
Printer 1
Brick Maker 1
Bricklayer 1
Furnace Man 1
Grocer 1
Publican 1
Pupil 1
Sawyer 1
Shop Keeper 1
Wheelwright 1
Wheelwright Apprentice 1
Butcher 1

Knapper Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Napper 86% 6,668
2 Knapper 100% 2,458
3 Naper 71% 128

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The surname Knapper is the 2nd most popular variant of Napper.

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