How common is the Knowlton surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Knowlton in the United States.

Are there Knowlton soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 390 soldiers with the Knowlton surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Knowlton mean?

The surname Knowlton means "A settlement or town associated with knowledge, recognition, or a person named Knowl; a topographic or habitation surname.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A settlement or town associated with knowledge, recognition, or a person named Knowl; a topographic or habitation surname.

Etymology

The surname combines an Old English personal name or descriptive element with '-ton' (a settlement or farmstead), indicating a place name origin. The first element may relate to 'cnaw' (to know) or a personal name.

About the Knowlton Surname

This English surname has habitation origins, derived from a place name in England. The name has been well-documented in English and North American records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in England, with significant presence in North America due to colonial settlement.

Knowlton Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Knowlton Surname

Don Knowlton

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 12th century
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

390 soldiers with the Knowlton surname found in Civil War records.

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