| ![Show Contents]() Knable History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The name Knable comes from the German province known as the Rhineland. In pre-medieval times, the German people used only one name, but as the population increased, hereditary surnames became necessary for people to maintain unique identities. Knable is a nickname surname, a style of name based on an eke-name, or added name, that described a characteristic of its original bearer. Knable is a name for a young person or for a person who had a youthful appearance. The surname Knable was originally derived from the German word "knappe," which means "young." Early Origins of the Knable familyThe surname Knable was first found in the Rhineland, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Knable familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Knable research. Another 169 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1777, 1798, 1842 and 1926 are included under the topic Early Knable History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Knable Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Knable include Knapp, Knap, Knappe, Knape, Knaap, Knaapp, Knapper, Knaper and many more. Early Notables of the Knable familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Knable Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Knable familyBetween the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Knable were among of the early German families that came to North America: Michael Knap, who came to Philadelphia in 1738; as did Jacob Knapp in 1753 and Thomas Knap in 1813. Gottfried Knaper arrived in 1753; while Philip Henrich Knapp came in 1771.
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