Kneiss

Kneiss Meaning & Origin

About Kneiss
The surname Kneiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knecht," meaning "servant" or "farmhand." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a servant or laborer on a farm. Over time, the name may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Kneiss can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kneiss: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
K502
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🌐 IPA
/kneiss*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kneiss in Braille

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

The name Kneiss in braille

How to sign the name Kneiss using Sign Language

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

The name Kneiss in sign language

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