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Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Pronounced Pron. /knɪt/(Germanic) /nɪt/(English)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsKnittel, Knett, Knudt

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from the Middle High German word knüt or knüttel, meaning "club" or "knot". Could also derive from English word knit which indicates a knitter. Could be an anglicized or simplified form of Knittel, Knett, or even Knudt.
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