Knauss

Knauss Meaning & Origin

About Knauss
The surname Knauss 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 Knauss may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knauss: 2,212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13690
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
K502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/nɔs/
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('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knauss in Braille

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

The name Knauss in braille

How to sign the name Knauss using Sign Language

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

The name Knauss in sign language

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