Kniseley

Kniseley Meaning & Origin

About Kniseley
The surname Kniseley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kniesel," meaning "pebble" or "small stone." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stony or pebbly area. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a tough or unyielding personality, likening them to a stone. The name Kniseley has variations such as Knisely, Knisley, and Kneisley.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kniseley: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kniseley 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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NSL
🔊 Soundex
K502040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 S AH0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/kniseley*/
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('NSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kniseley in Braille

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

The name Kniseley in braille

How to sign the name Kniseley using Sign Language

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

The name Kniseley in sign language

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