About Kniep
The surname Kniep is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kniep," meaning "button." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold buttons. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a button-like appearance or had a fondness for buttons. Overall, the surname Kniep is associated with the occupation or physical characteristics related to buttons.
The surname Kniep is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kniep 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 Kniep in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kniep using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.