Knettel

Knettel Meaning & Origin

About Knettel
The surname Knettel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knetel," meaning "knot" or "tangle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with curly or tangled hair. Over time, the surname Knettel has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knettel: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knettel 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
NTL
🔊 Soundex
K50304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/knettel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knettel in Braille

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

The name Knettel in braille

How to sign the name Knettel using Sign Language

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

The name Knettel in sign language

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