Knips

Knips Meaning & Origin

About Knips
The surname Knips is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knip," 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 Knips may have been given to individuals who were skilled in pinching or nipping fabric to create precise cuts or folds. Over time, the surname Knips has evolved and is now found in various spellings and forms across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knips: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPS
🔊 Soundex
K5012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 P S
🌐 IPA
/knips*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knips in Braille

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

The name Knips in braille

How to sign the name Knips using Sign Language

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

The name Knips in sign language

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