Knightner

Knightner Meaning & Origin

About Knightner
The surname Knightner is a variant of the surname Knight, which is derived from the Old English word "cniht," meaning "servant" or "retainer." It was originally used as a occupational name for a young man who served as a knight's attendant or a household servant. Over time, the surname Knightner may have evolved as a regional or phonetic variation of Knight, but its exact origin and meaning may vary depending on individual family histories.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knightner: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
NAGA
🔊 Soundex
K50203506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/knightner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knightner in Braille

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

The name Knightner in braille

How to sign the name Knightner using Sign Language

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

The name Knightner in sign language

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