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