Knispel

Knispel Meaning & Origin

About Knispel
The surname Knispel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knispel," meaning "spark." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a fiery or lively personality, or perhaps for someone who worked with fire or sparks, such as a blacksmith or a metalworker. The surname Knispel is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knispel: 360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
K502104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 S P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪspəl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K521

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knispel in Braille

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

The name Knispel in braille

How to sign the name Knispel using Sign Language

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

The name Knispel in sign language

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