KNIGHTEN
Knighten
The surname Knighten is of Old English origin, deriving from the word "knight," which was a title given to a mounted soldier serving a feudal lord. The name Knighten is classified as an occupational surname, denoting a person's profession.
The earliest recordings of the surname Knighten date back to the medieval period in England, and it is believed to have been used to identify individuals who worked as knights or were associated with knighthood in some way.
Variants of the surname Knighten include Knighthon, Knightan, and Knighton, among others. Over time, the name has spread to various English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, where it has been passed down through generations of immigrants from the United Kingdom.
Famous individuals bearing the surname Knighten are few and far between, with the name primarily being used within family lineages.
In modern times, the surname Knighten continues to be relatively uncommon but carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition tied to the honourable and esteemed title of a knight.
There are approximately 14 people named Knighten in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Knighten.