Knarr

Knarr Meaning & Origin

About Knarr
The surname Knarr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knorre," meaning "knob" or "knot." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or knotty physical feature, such as a bump on the head or a knotted beard. Over time, the surname Knarr became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knarr: 1,461
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,766
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
K506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 R
🌐 IPA
/nær/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knarr in Braille

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

The name Knarr in braille

How to sign the name Knarr using Sign Language

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

The name Knarr in sign language

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