Knaster

Knaster Meaning & Origin

About Knaster
The surname Knaster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knaster," meaning "crackling" or "rattling." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or made objects that produced a crackling sound, such as a potter or a blacksmith. Over time, the surname Knaster may have also been adopted by individuals based on personal characteristics or habits associated with the crackling sound, such as a lively or energetic person.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knaster: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NSTR
🔊 Soundex
K502306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/knaster*/
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('NSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knaster in Braille

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

The name Knaster in braille

How to sign the name Knaster using Sign Language

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

The name Knaster in sign language

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