TheNameDBMcKnight
OccupationalMeaning
Son of the knight or descendant of a knight.
Etymology
Derived from the occupational term 'knight' combined with the Scottish patronymic prefix Mc-. The surname likely originated as a descriptor for the son of a man who held the rank or title of knight.
About the McKnight Surname
A surname combining occupational and patronymic elements, indicating descent from someone of knightly status. The name is relatively uncommon and may have originated from multiple independent sources.
Distribution
Scotland, United States, and Northern Ireland.
Notable Bearers
Unknown