Knack

Knack Meaning & Origin

About Knack
The surname Knack is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knacke," meaning "crack" or "snap." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed a sharp or distinctive sound, or perhaps for someone who had a knack for making a particular sound or noise. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knack: 862
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knack 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 Knack is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
K502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 K
🌐 IPA
/næk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knack in Braille

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

The name Knack in braille

How to sign the name Knack using Sign Language

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

The name Knack in sign language

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