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![Show Contents]() Knutsen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Early Origins of the Knutsen familyThe 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 familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Knutsen research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1461, 1504, 1734, and 1743 are included under the topic Early Knutsen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Knutsen Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 (pre 1700)More information is included under the topic Early Knutsen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Knutsen RankingIn the United States, the name Knutsen is the 12,589th 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
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Knutsen migration to the United States 
