About Kniss
The surname Kniss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kniese," meaning "knee." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic related to the knee, such as someone who had a prominent or deformed knee. Over time, the surname Kniss became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
The surname Kniss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kniss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kniss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kniss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.