Knechel

Knechel Meaning & Origin

About Knechel
The surname Knechel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knechtel," meaning "little servant" or "apprentice." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a servant or apprentice. Over time, the name may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knechel: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NXL
🔊 Soundex
K50204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/knechel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NXL', 'NKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knechel in Braille

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

The name Knechel in braille

How to sign the name Knechel using Sign Language

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

The name Knechel in sign language

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