Knipfer

Knipfer Meaning & Origin

About Knipfer
The surname Knipfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knipfen," meaning "to pinch" or "to nip." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a pincher or nipper, possibly in a trade such as blacksmithing or carpentry. The name Knipfer signifies a person who was skilled in using pinchers or nippers, or it could have been given to someone who had a habit of pinching or nipping others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knipfer: 448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knipfer 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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🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 P F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪpfər/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knipfer in Braille

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

The name Knipfer in braille

How to sign the name Knipfer using Sign Language

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

The name Knipfer in sign language

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