Kneifel

Kneifel Meaning & Origin

About Kneifel
The surname Kneifel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kneifel," meaning "tongs" or "pincers." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically one who used tongs or pincers in their trade. Over time, the surname Kneifel became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kneifel: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kneifel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFL
🔊 Soundex
K50104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kneifel*/
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('NFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kneifel in Braille

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

The name Kneifel in braille

How to sign the name Kneifel using Sign Language

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

The name Kneifel in sign language

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