Knap

Knap Meaning & Origin

About Knap
The surname Knap is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "knapp," which means a small hill or mound. As a surname, Knap could have been used to describe someone who lived near or on a small hill. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was short or had a hump or bump on their body. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific region and context in which it originated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knap: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/knap*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knap in Braille

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

The name Knap in braille

How to sign the name Knap using Sign Language

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

The name Knap in sign language

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