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.
The surname Knechel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Knechel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.