KNIGHTON
Knighton
Knighton is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word 'cniht' meaning a servant or soldier, and 'tun' meaning an enclosure or settlement. The name is habitational, indicating a person who resided in or near a place called Knighton.
The surname Knighton has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including variations such as Knyghton, Knighten, and Knyghten. The name is most commonly found in the regions of England and Wales, particularly in areas with historical connections to knights and nobility.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Knighton include Sir William Knighton (1776-1836), a close advisor to King George IV of England, and Gary Knighton, a prominent British football player of the 1980s.
Today, the surname Knighton continues to be used by families with ancestral ties to England and Wales, serving as a link to the historical and cultural heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,684 people named Knighton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,869th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Knighton.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Claire
- Clare
- Elaine
- Jane
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Rosemary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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