Knehr

Knehr Meaning & Origin

About Knehr
The surname Knehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kneht," meaning "servant" or "retainer." It was originally a occupational name given to someone who worked as a servant or a retainer in a noble household. Over time, the surname Knehr may have also been used to denote someone who possessed qualities associated with a servant, such as loyalty, dedication, or humility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knehr: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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K506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/knehr*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knehr in Braille

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

The name Knehr in braille

How to sign the name Knehr using Sign Language

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

The name Knehr in sign language

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