Knauer

Knauer Meaning & Origin

About Knauer
The surname Knauer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knur(e)" meaning "knot" or "gnarl." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a woodworker or a carpenter, specifically one who specialized in making or repairing wooden knots or gnarls. Over time, the surname Knauer has evolved and is now found in various spellings and forms across different regions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knauer: 2,171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.74

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NR
πŸ”Š Soundex
K506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/naΚŠΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knauer in Braille

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

The name Knauer in braille

How to sign the name Knauer using Sign Language

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

The name Knauer in sign language

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