Kniola

Kniola Meaning & Origin

About Kniola
The surname Kniola is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "kniola," meaning "kneeler" or "one who kneels." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a kneeler or cushion maker, or it could have been a nickname for someone who frequently knelt in prayer or during religious ceremonies. The surname Kniola is relatively rare and is primarily found among individuals of Polish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kniola: 281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NL
🔊 Soundex
K5040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY0 OW1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/kniola*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kniola in Braille

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

The name Kniola in braille

How to sign the name Kniola using Sign Language

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

The name Kniola in sign language

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