Kneis

Kneis Meaning & Origin

About Kneis
The surname Kneis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knecht," meaning "servant" or "farmhand." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as servants or laborers on farms. The name Kneis signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their role in agricultural work during medieval times in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kneis: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
K502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/kneis*/
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('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kneis in Braille

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

The name Kneis in braille

How to sign the name Kneis using Sign Language

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

The name Kneis in sign language

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