TheNameDBKnaggs
TopographicMeaning
Plural form or possessive of a surname derived from a Middle English word for a knob, protuberance, or small hill.
Etymology
The name likely derives from Middle English 'knag' or 'knagge', referring to a knob, peg, or small protruding feature. The -s ending indicates either a plural form or a possessive genitive, common in English surname formation.
About the Knaggs Surname
This English surname likely has topographic origins, referring to a geographical feature or landmark. The name remains relatively uncommon in modern records.
Distribution
Found primarily in England, with concentrations in northern regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown