Knittel

Knittel Meaning & Origin

About Knittel
The surname Knittel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knittel," meaning a small stick or cudgel. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a maker or seller of wooden sticks or clubs. Over time, the surname Knittel may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was short or stocky.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knittel: 1,254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,985
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knittel 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

📇 Metaphone
NTL
🔊 Soundex
K50304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪtəl/
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('NTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knittel in Braille

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

The name Knittel in braille

How to sign the name Knittel using Sign Language

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

The name Knittel in sign language

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