Knell

Knell Meaning & Origin

About Knell
The surname Knell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "knell," meaning the sound of a bell tolling. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a church or bell tower, or for someone who had a connection to the sound of bells, such as a bell ringer. The name may also have been given to someone with a mournful or solemn demeanor, as the sound of a knell is often associated with funerals and death.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knell: 1,210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knell 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
NL
🔊 Soundex
K504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/nɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knell in Braille

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

The name Knell in braille

How to sign the name Knell using Sign Language

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

The name Knell in sign language

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