Knipple

Knipple Meaning & Origin

About Knipple
The surname Knipple is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knipfel," meaning "cone" or "pinecone." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a pine tree or had a cone-shaped head. Over time, the surname Knipple has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knipple: 536
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K50140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knipple in Braille

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

The name Knipple in braille

How to sign the name Knipple using Sign Language

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

The name Knipple in sign language

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