Knichel

Knichel Meaning & Origin

About Knichel
The surname Knichel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knichel," meaning "little nut." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small or had a nut-like appearance. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Knichel can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knichel: 197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NXL
🔊 Soundex
K50204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/knichel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NXL', 'NKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knichel in Braille

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

The name Knichel in braille

How to sign the name Knichel using Sign Language

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

The name Knichel in sign language

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