Knippel

Knippel Meaning & Origin

About Knippel
The surname Knippel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knipfel," meaning "peg" or "pin." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used pegs or pins. Over time, the surname Knippel may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was thin or had a slender build.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knippel: 561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,212
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPL
🔊 Soundex
K50104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knippel in Braille

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

The name Knippel in braille

How to sign the name Knippel using Sign Language

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

The name Knippel in sign language

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