Surname Kneller - Meaning and Origin

Kneller: What does the surname Kneller mean?

Kneller is an English surname derived from the Old English words 'cnaca' and 'cnæll', meaning 'knowledge' and 'knell' or 'knoll', respectively. This suggests that the root of the name is derived from a person of learning and wisdom who was respected or admired by others. The name may have also been associated with a person who was associated with ringing of bells.

Throughout history, the surname Kneller has been used to denote various professions, including teachers, clergymen, and musicians. In England, it was commonly an occupational surname, used to identify bell-ringers or bell-ringer apprentices. In some cases, it was also used to designate a person who was skilled in the art of knolling.

In German-speaking countries, the name is generally thought to be derived from a short form of the name 'Kneller,' which in turn derives from the name 'Knellerhausen,' meaning 'the bell house.' The word 'Kneller' is an old German term for 'ringing bells.' It may have also been an occupational name for someone living near a stately home or castle, perhaps a castle guard or a servant of the house.

At present, the name Kneller is still in use in England and Germany, and it is also used as a first name in some countries. It is also a found as a hyphenated surname in North America, particularly in the United States.

Kneller: Where does the name Kneller come from?

Kneller is a surname derived from a Germanic origin. The name likely originated from a term for a bell-ringer or bell maker. Today, the surname Kneller is spread throughout Europe, but it appears to be most common in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. It is also found in the United States, where it was brought by immigrants from those areas.

The Kneller surname is found in a variety of forms like Knell, Knöller, Knöllerheuser, Knoller, and Knor for German speaking countries. In the Netherlands it may appear as Knel, Knöll, and Knölle. It is less common in the UK, but there are still hundreds of individuals bearing the Kneller surname.

Kneller is not a very common name, but it still appears in records worldwide in the 21st century. It has taken on different forms and morphs depending on the country and language of the family. It is possible that variations of the surname like Knoller, Knollerheuser, and Knöller can be found in contemporary records. It is also likely that the name has multiplied and adjusted to fit the local lingo and culture over the centuries.

Variations of the surname Kneller

The surname Kneller is derived from the German name Kneller, an occupational name for a tailor. Variants of the surname Kneller include Kneller, Knell, Kneller, Knoeller, Knaeller, Kneeler, Koeller, Knoeller and Krieger. Other spellings of the surname Kneller include Knoller, Nolaner, Nöhller, Noehler, Noeller, Nöller, and Noller.

Surnames of the same origin as Kneller include Knelles, Knellies, Knells, Knels, Knils, Knilf, Knol, Knolle, Knopf, Knull, Knüller, Knülles, Knüllner, Koeners, Köhlers,ñaeller, Köllers, Koles, Köllers, Koningers, Kons, Krägel, Krains, Krail, Kraners, Kreger, Kreil, and Kresels.

Other spellings and surnames with the same root are Knappes, Knaples, Knappels, Knappes, Knebels, Kneppels, Knesels, Knessels, Kneubuel, Knolles, Knopfes, Knöpfles, and Knubles.

The majority of these surnames are thought to have been adopted by members of the same family, with some of them likely to be related by blood. Many of the variants used in Germany and Austria, as well as in Ireland, are considered to be derived from the name Kneller. As a result, these variants are often used to trace families back to their roots.

Famous people with the name Kneller

• Sir Godfrey Kneller: He was a German-born British baroque portrait artist active in England from 1675 to his death in 1723.
• John Kneller: He was an English painter who was the official court painter to the three British monarchs during the Restoration period.
• Sir John Kneller: He was an English court portrait painter, related to the first two John Knellers, active from 1702 to 1720.
• Horace Kneller: He was an English politician and businessman. He was the Member of Parliament for Taunton from 1841 to 1846.
• Matthew Kneller: He was an American agronomist and entomologist. He was involved in the first entomological survey of the United States.
• Heinz Kneller: He was a German physicist, famous for his scientific contributions in the field of quantum mechanics.
• Rose Kneller: She was a French dancer and actress, active from the 1850s to 1870s.
• Robert Kneller: He was a German philosopher, active from the late 18th to early 19th centuries.
• Yuri Kneller: He was a Russian role-playing game designer. He is known for designing historical role-playing games such as "Revolutionary Leningrad" and "Nomida".
• Roger Kneller: He was an American actor and voice actor, active from the 1990s to the early 21st century.

Other surnames

Knell