Knittle

Knittle Meaning & Origin

About Knittle
The surname Knittle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knittel," meaning a small stick or club. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used such a tool. Over time, the surname Knittle has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was short or had a stocky build.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knittle: 860
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,898
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NTL
🔊 Soundex
K50340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knittle in Braille

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

The name Knittle in braille

How to sign the name Knittle using Sign Language

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

The name Knittle in sign language

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