Knipper

Knipper Meaning & Origin

About Knipper
The surname Knipper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knippen," meaning "to pinch" or "to nip." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a tailor or a cloth cutter. The name Knipper may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a pinched or narrow face.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knipper: 551
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39837
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knipper 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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K50106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪpər/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knipper in Braille

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

The name Knipper in braille

How to sign the name Knipper using Sign Language

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

The name Knipper in sign language

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