Knafel

Knafel Meaning & Origin

About Knafel
The surname Knafel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knafel," meaning "a young unmarried man" or "a servant." It is likely that the surname was originally used to denote someone who worked as a servant or a young man who was not yet married. Over time, the surname Knafel may have been adopted by various families, and its meaning may have evolved to encompass different occupations or characteristics associated with the original term.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knafel: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knafel 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

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NFL
🔊 Soundex
K50104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/knafel*/
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('NFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knafel in Braille

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

The name Knafel in braille

How to sign the name Knafel using Sign Language

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

The name Knafel in sign language

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