Kneen

Kneen Meaning & Origin

About Kneen
The surname Kneen is of Manx origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cnocán," meaning a small hill or hillock. It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near or on a small hill. The name Kneen is predominantly found in the Isle of Man and is relatively rare outside of this region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kneen: 248
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77264
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
K505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/kneen*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kneen in Braille

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

The name Kneen in braille

How to sign the name Kneen using Sign Language

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

The name Kneen in sign language

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