Knod History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
Germany

Early Origins of the Knod family

The surname Knod was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Knod family

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Knod Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Knodde, Knoddee, Knodel, Knode, Knodee, Knodes, Knood, Knoodde, Knoddes and many more.

Early Notables of the Knod family

the Knodde family of Holland

Knod migration to the United States +

Knod Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jakob Knod, who settled in America in 1843
Martin Knod, who settled in America in 1843
Johann Egidius Knod, who arrived in America in 1843
Paul Knod, who settled in Arkansas in 1893
Paul Knod, who arrived in Arkansas in 1893 1

Sources +

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)