Knaust

Knaust Meaning & Origin

About Knaust
The surname Knaust is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knust," meaning "knot" or "knob." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive knot-like feature, or possibly a person who worked with knots or ropes. Over time, the surname Knaust has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knaust: 251
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76533
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knaust based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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NST
🔊 Soundex
K5023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/knaust*/
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('NST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knaust in Braille

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

The name Knaust in braille

How to sign the name Knaust using Sign Language

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

The name Knaust in sign language

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