Knepp
A surname usually treated as a Germanic nickname or variant form, often linked to a word for a lump, bend, or knoll.
The #7,559 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 70,201 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Knepp is generally understood as a surname of Germanic origin, probably from a nickname based on a short root such as German or Dutch words related to a bump, knob, or bent shape. In some cases it may also reflect a spelling variant or reduced form of a similar surname rather than a single fixed source word. Because the name is uncommon, its exact origin can vary by family line.
History
The surname is most often found in areas influenced by German and Dutch naming patterns, and it likely entered English-speaking countries through immigration. In the United States it appears as a relatively rare surname, with spellings preserved in a form that suggests Germanic pronunciation. Individual family histories may show different original spellings or points of entry.
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Fun fact
Rare surnames like Knepp often preserve older regional spellings that disappeared from the everyday language but survived in family names.