Knauff

Knauff Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knauff: 1,154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,334
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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.

Ranking information for the surname Knauff is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NF
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/nɔf/
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('NF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knauff in Braille

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

The name Knauff in braille

How to sign the name Knauff using Sign Language

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.

The name Knauff in sign language

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