Kneeshaw

Kneeshaw Meaning & Origin

About Kneeshaw
The surname Kneeshaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cneow" meaning "knee" and "sceaga" meaning "copse" or "thicket." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a copse or thicket by a bend in a road or river. Over time, the name Kneeshaw became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kneeshaw: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NX
🔊 Soundex
K5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 SH HH AO2 B
🌐 IPA
/kneeshaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NX', 'NXF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kneeshaw in Braille

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

The name Kneeshaw in braille

How to sign the name Kneeshaw using Sign Language

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

The name Kneeshaw in sign language

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