Knippers

Knippers Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knippers: 332
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60636
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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.

Pronunciation

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K501062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/knippers*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knippers in Braille

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

The name Knippers in braille

How to sign the name Knippers using Sign Language

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.

The name Knippers in sign language

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