| ![Show Contents]() Knopfle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of KnopfleWhat does the name Knopfle mean? The history of the Knopfle family dates back to the 12th century, when hereditary surnames first began to be used in Germany. The name Knopfle comes from Bavaria, and is derived from the Old German word "Knopf," meaning "button"; thus, it is a name for a maker of buttons, usually of horn. Early Origins of the Knopfle familyThe surname Knopfle was first found in Bavaria, where this family made important contributions toward the development of this district from ancient times. Ancient chronicles first mention the knight Johann Knop of Thuringia in 1368, Michel Knoepfle of Ravensburg in 1476, and Knoepfelman of Speyer in 1334. Early History of the Knopfle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Knopfle research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1480, 1728, 1769, 1842, 1874, 1895 and 1920 are included under the topic Early Knopfle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Knopfle Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Knopfle include Knopfler, Knopf, Knopfle, Knoepfel, Knoepfle, Knoepfli, Knoepfler, Knoff, Knof, Knofler, Knoffler, Knopfer, Knop, Knopler, Knauff, Knauffer, Knauffel and many more. Early Notables of the Knopfle familyAnother 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Knopfle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Knopfle migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Knopfles to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Knopfle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Engelbert Knopfle, who arrived in New York in 1854
- Engelbert Knopfle, aged 26, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
- John George Knopfle, who landed in Ohio in 1886 1
- 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)
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