Knavel

Knavel Meaning & Origin

About Knavel
The surname Knavel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knebel," meaning "muzzle" or "restraint." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was talkative or outspoken, suggesting that they needed to be restrained or silenced. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knavel: 277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

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NFL
🔊 Soundex
K50104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/knavel*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knavel in Braille

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

The name Knavel in braille

How to sign the name Knavel using Sign Language

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

The name Knavel in sign language

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