Knisley

Knisley Meaning & Origin

About Knisley
The surname Knisley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knisel," meaning "a small bundle or package." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold small bundles or packages. Over time, the surname Knisley has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Knesley or Knesly.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knisley: 3,273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9879
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knisley 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NL
πŸ”Š Soundex
K50240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnΙͺsli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knisley in Braille

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

The name Knisley in braille

How to sign the name Knisley using Sign Language

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

The name Knisley in sign language

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