Knoles Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Knoles belongs to the Knowles family of names, which has English roots.

What is the meaning of Knoles?

At root, the name means “Dweller by a knoll”. About 700 people in the United States were recorded as Knoles in 2010, placing it 32,792 on the national list.

How is Knoles related to Knowles?

Knoles is listed among the recognised spellings of Knowles. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. The same family of names includes Noles.

Does every Knoles family have a crest?

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