Knifong

Knifong Meaning & Origin

About Knifong
The surname Knifong is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "knif," meaning "knife," and "fong," meaning "to catch" or "to seize." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was involved in the production or trade of knives. The name may have been given to a cutler, a knife maker, or a merchant who sold knives. Over time, the surname Knifong has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinctive family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knifong: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFNK
🔊 Soundex
K501052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 F AO0 NG
🌐 IPA
/knifong*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K515

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knifong in Braille

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

The name Knifong in braille

How to sign the name Knifong using Sign Language

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

The name Knifong in sign language

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