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Where did the German Knaus family come from? What is the German Knaus family crest and coat of arms? When did the Knaus family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Knaus family history?
There are two distinct origins for the distinguished surname Knaus. 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.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
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- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
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- First settlers to North America
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Knauss, Knaus, Knäussle, Knaust, Knauser, Knausle and many more.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 Knaus family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Knaus. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Knaus Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- John Knaus, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753
Knaus Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- F Knaus, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1860
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- Chad Anthony Knaus (b. 1971), American NASCAR crew chief
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- Siebmacher, J.J. Siebmacher's Grosses Wappenbuch 35 Volumes. Germany: Bauer & Raspe. Print.
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- Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
- Zoder, Rudolf. Familiennamen in Ostfalen. Hildesheim: Geog Olms Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1968. Print.
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