Find out how popular the last name Knatt is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Knatt.

Knatt, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Knatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Knatt in America

Knatt is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Knatt surname appeared 195 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Knatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Knatt to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Knatt

The surname Knatt is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "knobt," which means "knot" or "lump." This name was likely given to someone who had a distinctive physical feature, perhaps a large bump or knot on their body.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Knatt can be traced back to the late 13th century in the historical records of the town of Cologne, Germany. In these records, a man named Henrich Knatt is mentioned as a landowner and merchant in the year 1287.

During the 15th century, the name Knatt appeared in several German villages and towns, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. The name was often associated with families involved in agriculture or trades related to textiles and weaving, as knots were an essential part of their work.

One notable figure bearing the name Knatt was Hans Knatt, a prominent merchant and guild member in the city of Nuremberg during the late 16th century. His name is recorded in the city's guild records from the years 1578 to 1592.

Another historical reference to the name Knatt can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family by the name of Knatt resided in the 17th century. The family was known for their involvement in the local wine trade.

In the 18th century, the name Knatt spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Switzerland. One notable individual was Johann Knatt, a Swiss clockmaker born in 1723, who was renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces.

As the name Knatt continued to spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through immigration. For example, in the early 19th century, a man named Wilhelm Knatt emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania and establishing a successful farming operation.

Throughout history, the surname Knatt has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, artisans, farmers, and tradesmen. While not a particularly common name, it has maintained a presence in various regions, particularly in Germany and its neighboring countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Knatt

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Knatt.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Knatt was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Knatt has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Knatt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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