Surname Knickerbacor - Meaning and Origin

Knickerbacor: What does the surname Knickerbacor mean?

The last name Knickerbacor is of English origin. It is an occupational name, believed to have originated from Old English "cnicer" meaning "cotton worker". Historically, the name referred to someone who spun, wove and/or sold cotton textiles. It may also have been derived from the Old English words "cyner" and "braecer" referring to a seller of short breeches, the kind commonly known as "knickers". Knickerbacor indicates that the original bearer of the name was likely a former cotton worker or seller of knickers.

The family name Knickerbacor may also have been derived from the Scottish words "knicke" and "bakers" which combined to mean "woolen bakers". This term is thought to have initially referred to dyers or those who felted wool or fur garments. Providing further evidence to its English origin, the name may also have been derived from the Dutch word “knicker” which is used to describe a kind of pastry.

Today, the surname Knickerbacor is a widely dispersed name, with people of the name found throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, and the United States. While it may have English and Dutch origins, the meaning of the last name Knickerbacor remains a mystery. Regardless of origin, the surname has existed for centuries and continues to be a unique tribute to the original bearer’s profession or craft.

Knickerbacor: Where does the name Knickerbacor come from?

The last name Knickerbacor is most commonly found in the United States today, although it is not especially common. It has been found in several states, ranging from Oregon and Washington in the west to Massachusetts in the east. Other states with residents named Knickerbacor include California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Washington. It less frequently appears in Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The last name is of Dutch origin and is believed to have originated from the place-name Nicercoteburen, which is now in the Netherlands. It seems to have been in the United States since the early twentieth century, as records from this period show people with the last name in multiple states.

It is quite possible that the rare last name has become even rarer in recent decades. This is because many people with the last name have emigrated from the United States to other countries, like the Netherlands, where the family has connections. It is thus likely that the last name is found more frequently in the Netherlands today than it is in the United States.

Variations of the surname Knickerbacor

Knickerbocker is a surname of Dutch origin that is derived from the nickname Knicker, which is derived from the Dutch word knikker, meaning "marble". It is often seen as a variant or alternate spelling of the better-known surname Knickerbocker, which shares a similar origin.

The Knickerbocker and Knickerbacor surnames can both trace their roots back to early Dutch settlers in the United States. The most famous bearer of this name was probably Washington Irving, who wrote the short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and gave the world the term "Knickerbocker." The name was so popular that it led to a whole style of clothing being named after it—the knickerbockers, or loose pants that end just below the knee.

Another variant spelling of the name is NiekerkBakker, which literally translates to “marble baker” in Dutch. This form of the name is rare and may be found on records from the Netherlands.

There are also Scottish and German variations: Knickerbeckers and Knickerbauers, which both add a diminutive suffix to the name. Knicker Beckers can also be considered a variant of the name, simply inverting the elements.

Finally, the patronymic form Knickerbacker is also seen, which literally means "son or descendant of Knicker."

In short, Knickerbacor is only one of many variant spellings of the Dutch surname Knickerbocker, with NiekerkBakker, Knickerbeckers, Knickerbauers, and Knickerbacker also being seen around the world.

Famous people with the name Knickerbacor

• Kathleen Knickerbocker, American playwright, screenwriter, and television writer
• Don Knickerbocker, former child actor
• Gene Knickerbocker, American racing cyclist
• Dawn Knickerbocker, American television editor
• David Knickerbocker, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television
• Frank Knickerbocker, retired professional golfer
• Kenneth Knickerbocker, American sound effects artist
• Phil Knickerbocker, recording and mixing engineer
• Robert Knickerbocker, American artist and sculptor
• Peter Knickerbocker, American film and TV director.

Other surnames

Knickerbacker