Knaggs

Knaggs Meaning & Origin

About Knaggs
The surname Knaggs is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "knag," meaning a peg or a hook. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used hooks or pegs. The name Knaggs may have been given to individuals who worked as carpenters, blacksmiths, or in other trades where hooks or pegs were used. Over time, the surname Knaggs has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knaggs: 738
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knaggs 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
NKS
🔊 Soundex
K502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 G Z
🌐 IPA
/nægz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knaggs in Braille

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

The name Knaggs in braille

How to sign the name Knaggs using Sign Language

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

The name Knaggs in sign language

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