About Knie
The surname Knie is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knie," meaning "knee." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic related to the knee, such as a deformity or an injury. Alternatively, it could have been a occupational name for someone who worked with knees, such as a kneader or a tanner. The surname Knie is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and Switzerland.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knie 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 Knie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.