About Knaus
The surname Knaus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knūs," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courage or bravery. Over time, individuals with the surname Knaus may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.
The surname Knaus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knaus 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 Knaus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Knaus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knaus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.