Knab

Knab Meaning & Origin

About Knab
The surname Knab is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knabe," meaning "boy" or "servant." It was originally a occupational name given to someone who worked as a servant or apprentice. Over time, the surname Knab has evolved to become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's historical association with the occupation of a servant or apprentice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Knab is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Knab: 976
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knab based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Knab is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 B
🌐 IPA
/næb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knab in Braille

Here's how to represent Knab in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Knab in braille

How to sign the name Knab using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Knab using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Knab in sign language

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