Kniefel

Kniefel Meaning & Origin

About Kniefel
The surname Kniefel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knüf" or "knüpfel," meaning "knot" or "knob." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold buttons, knobs, or other small objects with a knotted or knobbed design. Over time, the surname Kniefel has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kniefel: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kniefel 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

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🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kniefel*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kniefel in Braille

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

The name Kniefel in braille

How to sign the name Kniefel using Sign Language

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

The name Kniefel in sign language

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