Knaub

Knaub Meaning & Origin

About Knaub
The surname Knaub is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knappe," meaning "page" or "squire." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who served as a squire or attendant to a knight. Over time, the surname Knaub may have also been used to denote a person who possessed the qualities or characteristics associated with a squire, such as bravery, loyalty, or chivalry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knaub: 1,570
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17823
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 B
🌐 IPA
/nɔb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knaub in Braille

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

The name Knaub in braille

How to sign the name Knaub using Sign Language

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

The name Knaub in sign language

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