About the Knutsen Surname

Ask a genealogist about Knutsen and the first name they will mention is Knutson. The name is generally explained as “Son of Knut”.

• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• About 2,358 people in the United States were recorded as Knutsen in 2010, placing it 13,023 on the national list.
• Related forms: Knudtsen, Knutzen and Knudsen.
• Records show Knutsen as one of the forms Knutson took over time.

Knutsen coat of arms

There is no single Knutsen family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Knutsen surname pack.