Knauth

Knauth Meaning & Origin

About Knauth
The surname Knauth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knut," meaning "knot" or "knob." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive knot-like feature, such as a knot-shaped birthmark or a knotted hairstyle. Over time, the surname Knauth has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knauth: 279
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N0
🔊 Soundex
K5030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 TH
🌐 IPA
/knauth*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N0', 'NT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knauth in Braille

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

The name Knauth in braille

How to sign the name Knauth using Sign Language

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

The name Knauth in sign language

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