Knaebel

Knaebel Meaning & Origin

About Knaebel
The surname Knaebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knebel," meaning "peg" or "pin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used pegs or pins. The name may have been given to carpenters, joiners, or other craftsmen who worked with wood and used pegs in their trade. Over time, the surname Knaebel became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knaebel: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPL
🔊 Soundex
K50104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/knaebel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knaebel in Braille

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

The name Knaebel in braille

How to sign the name Knaebel using Sign Language

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

The name Knaebel in sign language

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