Knaust History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

There are two distinct origins for the distinguished surname Knaust. Firstly, the name may have emerged in Bavaria, derived from the Middle High German word "knuss," meaning "bold, arrogant." Alternatively, the name may be derived from the Swabian word "Knaus," meaning "crust;" in this instance, the name would have been originally borne by a crude, tough person.

Early Origins of the Knaust family

The surname Knaust was first found in the area of Waiblingen. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was der Knus, who lived in the nearby town of Offingen in 1350. The young Knaust family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society.

Early History of the Knaust family

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Knaust Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Knauss, Knaus, Knäussle, Knaust, Knauser, Knausle and many more.

Early Notables of the Knaust family

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Knaust migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Knaust Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Adam Knaust, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1

Knaust Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Conrad Knaust, aged 28, who landed in Missouri in 1845 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)