Knappen

Knappen Meaning & Origin

About Knappen
The surname Knappen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knape," meaning "page" or "servant." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a servant or attendant in a noble household. Over time, the surname Knappen has evolved to become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's historical association with the role of a page or servant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knappen: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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NPN
🔊 Soundex
K50105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/knappen*/
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('NPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K515

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knappen in Braille

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

The name Knappen in braille

How to sign the name Knappen using Sign Language

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

The name Knappen in sign language

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