Kniss

Kniss Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kniss: 823
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28883
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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.

Ranking information for the surname Kniss is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NS
🔊 Soundex
K502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 S
🌐 IPA
/nɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kniss in Braille

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

The name Kniss in braille

How to sign the name Kniss using Sign Language

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.

The name Kniss in sign language

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