About Knieper
The surname Knieper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knipen," meaning "to pinch" or "to nip." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tailor or a garment maker, specifically referring to the act of pinching or nipping fabric during the sewing process. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Knieper are likely descendants of tailors or garment makers.
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The surname Knieper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knieper 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 Knieper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knieper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.