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 69
Coal Miner 37
Silk Winder 5
General Servant 4
Fustian Cutter 3
General Labourer 3
Collier 3
Domestic Servant 3
Potters Presser 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Confectioner 2
General Domestic Servant 2
Joiner 2
Potters Printer 2
Card Boat Man 1
Engine Fitter 1
Forge Labourer 1
Fustain Cutter 1
Chemical Works Foreman 1
Milkmans Assistant 1
Sawyer 1
Draper 1
Tailor 1
Apprentice Confectioner 1
Beer Seller 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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