Kne

Kne Meaning & Origin

About Kne
The surname Kne is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knecht," meaning "servant" or "farmhand." It was originally a occupational name given to someone who worked as a servant or laborer on a farm. Over time, the surname Kne has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Knecht or Knepper, but its meaning remains rooted in its historical association with agricultural labor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kne: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N
🔊 Soundex
K500
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1
🌐 IPA
/kne*/
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('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kne in Braille

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

The name Kne in braille

How to sign the name Kne using Sign Language

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

The name Kne in sign language

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