Knoller History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Knoller

What does the name Knoller mean?

The many generations and branches of the Knoller family can all place the origins of their surname with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name reveals that an early member worked as a person who held the responsibility of sounding a bell. The surname originally derived from the Old English word Kneller which referred to a Knoller or the toller of the bell. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. Occupational names have remained fairly common in the modern period. This is attested to by the continuing appearance of occupational suffixes at the end of many English surnames. Some of these suffixes include: herd, monger, maker, hewer, smith, and wright.

Early Origins of the Knoller family

The surname Knoller was first found in Kent, where they held a family seat from early times.

Early History of the Knoller family

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Knoller Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Knoller were recorded, including Knowler, Knoller, Knollman Knowleman and others.

Early Notables of the Knoller family

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Knoller migration to Canada +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Knoller family emigrate to North America:

Knoller Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Catharina Knoller, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Dorothea Knoller, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Eleonora Knoller, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Magdelena Knoller, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Sophia Knoller, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
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Contemporary Notables of the name Knoller (post 1700) +

David Knoller, American television producer, director and writer
Mark Nathan Knoller (1952-2025), American broadcast journalist who covered the White House
Ohad Knoller (b. 1976), Israeli actor known for his roles in Yossi & Jagger (2002) and Munich (2005), he won the Tribeca Award in 2003
Martin Knoller (1725-1804), Austrian-Italian painter active in Italy who is remembered for his fresco work