Knasiak

Knasiak Meaning & Origin

About Knasiak
The surname Knasiak is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "knas," which means "a small, insignificant person" or "a person of low social status." It is likely that the surname was originally used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as unimportant or of low standing in the community. Over time, this nickname may have become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knasiak: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NSK
🔊 Soundex
K50202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 S IY0 AE0 K
🌐 IPA
/knasiak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knasiak in Braille

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

The name Knasiak in braille

How to sign the name Knasiak using Sign Language

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

The name Knasiak in sign language

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