Knevett is used as a family name or surname in England. It is 7 characters long in length.
A form of the Knyvett. This name is a corruption of Dunerit, and Leland derives it from Dunnevit, that is Dunneheved, the original name of Launceston, in Cornwall. It is said that Othomarus, lord of the castle and town of Launceston, took up arms against William the Conqueror, and was deprived of his possessions, which were afterwards restored to him on his marriage with a daughter of William Dammartin, a Norman. His descendants took the name of De Knyvet or De Knevet. Knivet, Knivat, and Knyvet, as well as De Knyvet, are found in Hundred Rolls.
See under Knife - From Cniva, an early Gothic name, of which Knevett is a diminutive. Knif in Hundred Rolls.
The lastname Knevett is variant of Kniveton. A parish in Derbyshire. The extinct baronet family descended from Sir Matthew de Kniveton, who flourished in that county temp. Edward I. Lysons' Derbyshire.
Surname Knevett is variation of Nevett. The same as Knyvett - See under Knife - From Cniva, an early Gothic name, of which Knevett is a diminutive. Knif in Hundred Rolls.
How popular is Knevett?
Knevett is common in England.
Knevett is ranked 1097308 on our list.
Knevett is a very rare family name, few people in England and Australia have the last name. Around 223 people have been found who wears Knevett as their family name. Few people around the world have Knevett as their surname. More detailed information can be found below:
England130
Australia81