About Knippen
The surname Knippen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knippen," meaning "to cut" or "to clip." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tailor or a barber. The name may have also been given to someone who had a skill in cutting or trimming objects.
The surname Knippen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knippen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Knippen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knippen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.