Knatt

Knatt Meaning & Origin

About Knatt
The surname Knatt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knat," meaning "gnat" or "mosquito." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or had a light build, similar to the size of a gnat. The surname Knatt likely developed as a way to distinguish individuals within a community based on physical characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knatt: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🔊 Soundex
K503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 T
🌐 IPA
/knatt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knatt in Braille

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

The name Knatt in braille

How to sign the name Knatt using Sign Language

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

The name Knatt in sign language

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