Knepp

Knepp Meaning & Origin

About Knepp
The surname Knepp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knecht," meaning "servant" or "farmhand." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a servant or laborer on a farm. Over time, the name Knepp has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knepp: 4,398
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,559
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.49

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 P
🌐 IPA
/nɛp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knepp in Braille

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

The name Knepp in braille

How to sign the name Knepp using Sign Language

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

The name Knepp in sign language

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