Knedler

Knedler Meaning & Origin

About Knedler
The surname Knedler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knedel," meaning "dumpling." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold dumplings. The name may have been given to a cook or a baker known for their dumplings, or it could have been used to describe someone who had a round or plump appearance. Over time, the surname Knedler became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knedler: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knedler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NTLR
🔊 Soundex
K503406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 D L ER0
🌐 IPA
/knedler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knedler in Braille

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

The name Knedler in braille

How to sign the name Knedler using Sign Language

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

The name Knedler in sign language

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