Knutsen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Knutsen family

The surname Knutsen was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Knudsen is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Knutsen family

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Knutsen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Knudsen, Knotzen, Knotzer, Knodsen, Kneutzel, Knüsen, Knuytsen, Knuthzen, Knetzen, Knudson, Nudson and many more.

Early Notables of the Knutsen family

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Knutsen Ranking

In the United States, the name Knutsen is the 12,589^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Knutsen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Knutsen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Kittil Knutsen, who settled in Illinois in 1916

Contemporary Notables of the name Knutsen (post 1700) +

Chris Knutsen (1862-1930), American luthier
Per Knutsen (1951-2022), Norwegian novelist, author of children's literature, crime writer and playwright
Tormod Kåre Knutsen (1932-2021), Norwegian gold and silver medalist Nordic combined skier from Eidsvoll, Norway
Finn Knutsen (1932-2021), Norwegian politician, awarded the King's Medal of Merit in 2000
Paul Knutsen (d. 1919), Norwegian explorer who went with Roald Amundsen on his 1918 Arctic expedition aboard ship Maud, he and Peter Tessem were lost during their 800-km trip over the ice and were never seen again
Lars Egbert Knutsen (1884-1963), Norwegian shipowner and founder of Lars Knutsen and Sons Limited
Konrad Birger Knutsen (1925-2012), Norwegian civil servant, County Governor of Buskerud (1973–1981), State Conciliator of Norway (1975–1981)
Arvid Knutsen (1945-2009), Norwegian footballer and coach
Marie Knutsen (b. 1982), Norwegian football midfielder
Guro Knutsen (b. 1985), Norwegian football player

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/