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