| ![Show Contents]() Kniveton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought much change to the island nation, including many immigrants with new names. Among these immigrants were the ancestors of the Kniveton family, who lived in Kniveton, which is a parish in Derbyshire near Ashbourn. The name is pronounced Nifton. Early Origins of the Kniveton familyThe surname Kniveton was first found in Derbyshire at Kniveton, a parish, in the hundred of Wirksworth where "the manor of 'Cheniveton,' so called in the Domesday Survey, was from a very early period the property of the Kniveton family. " 1 "The extinct Baronet family descended from Sir Matthew de Knivetone, who flourished in that county temp. Edward I. " 2 The place name literally means "farmstead of a woman called Cengifu," derived from the Old English personal name + "tun." 3 "The manor of 'Merchenestune' [Mercaston] was for many generations the property and seat of a younger branch of the Knivetons, of Bradley, who were seated here as early as the reign of Edward III. William Kniveton was one of the baronets created by James I. on the institution of the order in 1611. " 1 "The incumbent resides in the Hall [of Ashwelthorpe in Norfolk], an ancient residence of the Knyvett family, moated on three sides." 1 Early History of the Kniveton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kniveton research. Another 390 words (28 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1290, 1440, 1471, 1480, 1485, 1486, 1500, 1510, 1512, 1515, 1535, 1536, 1539, 1543, 1544, 1549, 1558, 1569, 1579, 1591, 1600, 1605, 1616, 1622, 1649, 1652, 1655, 1671, 1685, 1687, 1689, 1690, 1693 and 1699 are included under the topic Early Kniveton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kniveton Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Kniveton were recorded, including Knifton, Kniveton, Knyveton, Nifton, Knyvet, Knyveton and many more. Early Notables of the Kniveton familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was
 Kniveton migration to the United States | + |
The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Kniveton arrived in North America very early:
Kniveton Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Kniveton, who settled in Virginia in 1738 (he also spelled his name Knifton)
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- Mr. William Kniveton, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1596 to 1597
- Richard Kniveton, British Captain of the 2009 ICC European Division Three Championships for the Isle of Man cricket team
- John Raymond Kniveton (b. 1933), British politician, Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: In domino confido
Motto Translation: I trust in the Lord.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
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Kniveton migration to the United States 
