Knapper

Knapper Meaning & Origin

About Knapper
The surname Knapper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "knapp," meaning a small hill or mound. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on a small hill. The name Knapper may also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked with flint or stone, as "knapping" is the process of shaping or chipping stone into tools or weapons. Overall, the surname Knapper is associated with geographical or occupational origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knapper: 759
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30701
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

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NPR
🔊 Soundex
K50106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/ˈnæpər/
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('NPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knapper in Braille

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

The name Knapper in braille

How to sign the name Knapper using Sign Language

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

The name Knapper in sign language

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