About Knauf
The surname Knauf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knapf" meaning "button" or "knob." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold buttons or worked with small metal objects. The name may also have been given to someone who had a round or prominent nose, resembling a knob or button. Over time, the surname Knauf has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various countries around the world.
The surname Knauf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knauf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Knauf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knauf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.