Knerr

Knerr Meaning & Origin

About Knerr
The surname Knerr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knorre," meaning "knob" or "lump." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or bumpy nose. Over time, the surname Knerr became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Knerr can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knerr: 1,578
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17752
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
K506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/nɛr/
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('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knerr in Braille

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

The name Knerr in braille

How to sign the name Knerr using Sign Language

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

The name Knerr in sign language

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