Knisely

Knisely Meaning & Origin

About Knisely
The surname Knisely is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knisel," meaning "curly-haired." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with curly hair. Over time, individuals with this surname passed it down to their descendants, resulting in the surname Knisely. Today, it is primarily found in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania, where many German immigrants settled.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knisely: 1,849
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,763
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NSL
πŸ”Š Soundex
K502040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 Z L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnaΙͺzli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knisely in Braille

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

The name Knisely in braille

How to sign the name Knisely using Sign Language

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

The name Knisely in sign language

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