Knierim

Knierim Meaning & Origin

About Knierim
The surname Knierim is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knier" which means "knee." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic related to the knee, such as someone who had a prominent or unusual knee. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knierim: 992
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knierim 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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NRM
🗽 NYSIIS
NAN
🔊 Soundex
K50605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 R IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪrɪm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K565

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knierim in Braille

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

The name Knierim in braille

How to sign the name Knierim using Sign Language

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

The name Knierim in sign language

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