Knappen

Meaning

One who snaps, bites, or works with a snapping motion; possibly related to button-making or similar crafts.

Etymology

The surname derives from the German or Dutch verb 'knappen' (to snap, bite, or crack), combined with the agent suffix '-en' or '-er'. It may indicate an occupational origin related to a craft involving snapping or breaking materials.

About the Knappen Surname

This surname likely has occupational origins, though the specific trade remains uncertain. It appears sporadically in German and Dutch records.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking and Dutch-speaking regions, particularly in the Rhineland and Netherlands.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Knappen Surname