Knudson Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Knudson is how some branches of the Knutson family came to write their name. Name scholars give the meaning as “Son of Knut”. Spelled with “d” instead of “t”, Knudson shows how the same name was heard and written differently. You may also find the name written Knudsen, Knudtsen and Knutsson.

About 7,278 people in the United States were recorded as Knudson in 2010, placing it 4,841 on the national list.

Looking for a Knudson coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Get the complete Knudson report, with a museum-style coat of arms.