About Knauff
The surname Knauff 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 Knauff may have also been used to denote someone who possessed the qualities or characteristics associated with a squire, such as bravery or chivalry.
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The surname Knauff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knauff 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 Knauff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knauff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.