Knob

Knob Meaning & Origin

About Knob
The surname Knob is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knopf," meaning "button" or "knob." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold buttons or knobs. The name may have also been given to someone who had a prominent or distinctive knob-like feature on their body. Over time, the surname Knob has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knob: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/nɑb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knob in Braille

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

The name Knob in braille

How to sign the name Knob using Sign Language

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

The name Knob in sign language

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