Kniaz

Kniaz Meaning & Origin

About Kniaz
The surname Kniaz is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "knyaz," which means "prince" or "duke" in several Slavic languages. It is a hereditary surname that was often used to denote a person of noble or high-ranking status in medieval Slavic societies. The surname Kniaz is predominantly found in Eastern European countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, and is associated with individuals who were part of the nobility or had a noble lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kniaz: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
K502
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🌐 IPA
/kniaz*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kniaz in Braille

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

The name Kniaz in braille

How to sign the name Kniaz using Sign Language

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

The name Kniaz in sign language

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