About Knippers
The surname Knippers is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Knipper," which refers to a person who cuts or clips. It is derived from the Middle High German word "knippen," meaning "to cut" or "to clip." The surname Knippers likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tailor or a barber, or it could have been given to someone who had a skill in cutting or trimming various materials.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Knippers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knippers 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 Knippers is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Knippers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knippers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.