Knesek

Knesek Meaning & Origin

About Knesek
The surname Knesek is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "knez," meaning "prince" or "duke" in Czech. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone who held a position of authority or leadership in a noble or royal court. Over time, the surname Knesek may have been adopted by individuals who were descendants or relatives of those who held such positions, or it could have been given to people who displayed qualities associated with nobility or leadership.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knesek: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NSK
🔊 Soundex
K50202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 S IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/knesek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knesek in Braille

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

The name Knesek in braille

How to sign the name Knesek using Sign Language

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

The name Knesek in sign language

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