Knake

Knake Meaning & Origin

About Knake
The surname Knake is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knake," meaning "servant" or "farmhand." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as servants or laborers on farms. Over time, the surname Knake may have been adopted by various families who were engaged in similar occupations, leading to its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knake: 322
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
K5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/knake*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knake in Braille

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

The name Knake in braille

How to sign the name Knake using Sign Language

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

The name Knake in sign language

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