BELKNAP (English) Dweller on the top of the hill. Source: New Dictionary of American Family Names by E.C. Smith. Barbara (That is all my source says on the subject. Would have liked a bit more, but I guess a little is better than none. <S>) "James H. Belknap" wrote: > Hi, > > I have been told by numerous people that BELKNAP means > "pretty hill or hilltop" I do know that my branch of > the family used the name first about 1600 in > Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England. Would > appreciate your comments. > > James H. Belknap > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB