About Knibbe
The surname Knibbe is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "knibbe," meaning "knot" or "knob." It is a topographic or occupational surname that likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with knots or knobs, such as a woodworker or a person who made or repaired wooden objects. The name Knibbe may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive knot-like feature, such as a knobby nose or a knotted beard.
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The surname Knibbe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knibbe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Knibbe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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