Kneib

Kneib Meaning & Origin

About Kneib
The surname Kneib is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kneip," meaning "tavern" or "inn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who owned or worked at a tavern or inn. The name may have also been given to someone who frequented such establishments. Over time, the surname Kneib has evolved and spread to different regions, including France and the United States, where it may have undergone further variations in spelling and pronunciation.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kneib: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/kneib*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kneib in Braille

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

The name Kneib in braille

How to sign the name Kneib using Sign Language

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

The name Kneib in sign language

Numerology