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Knox is from the Old English word- cnocc- for someone who lived on a hilltop.

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The surname Knox is of Scottish origin. It is derived from a Scottish place name, "Knock" or "Knox," which means a small hill or hillock. The surname likely originated as a territorial name for someone who lived near or on a small hill.

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