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
Scholar 89
Coal Miner 41
Potter 13
Collier 6
Coal Miners Wife 4
Domestic Servant 3
Silk Weaver 3
Dress Maker 3
Iron Stone Miner 3
No Occupation 3
Bricklayer Labourer 2
Fustian Cutter 2
Grocer Tea & Provision Dealer + Draper 2
Annuitant 2
Cook 2
General Servant 2
Ironstone Miner 2
Labourer 2
Potters Packer 2
Transferrer 2
Wheelwright 2
Apprentice 1
House Maid 1
Charwoman 1
Green Grocer 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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