Knebel

Knebel Meaning & Origin

About Knebel
The surname Knebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knebel," meaning "peg" or "pin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used pegs or pins. The name may have also been given to someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a peg or pin. Over time, the surname Knebel became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knebel: 1,523
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPL
🔊 Soundex
K50104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɛbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knebel in Braille

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

The name Knebel in braille

How to sign the name Knebel using Sign Language

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

The name Knebel in sign language

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