Knier

Knier Meaning & Origin

About Knier
The surname Knier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knier," meaning "knee." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic related to the knee, such as someone who had a prominent or unusual knee shape or someone who had a knee injury. The surname Knier is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knier: 426
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,365
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
K506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/knier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knier in Braille

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

The name Knier in braille

How to sign the name Knier using Sign Language

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

The name Knier in sign language

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