Kneer

Kneer Meaning & Origin

About Kneer
The surname Kneer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knier," meaning "knee." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a kneader or a baker, specifically one who kneaded dough with their knees. The surname Kneer may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic related to the knee, such as someone who had a prominent or injured knee.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kneer: 586
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,899
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

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NR
🔊 Soundex
K506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/nɪr/
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('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kneer in Braille

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

The name Kneer in braille

How to sign the name Kneer using Sign Language

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

The name Kneer in sign language

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