Knoblett

Knoblett Meaning & Origin

About Knoblett
The surname Knoblett 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 had a prominent knob-like feature. The name Knoblett signifies a connection to the trade of button-making or a physical characteristic, emphasizing the importance of buttons or knobs in the family's history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoblett: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knoblett 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
NPLT
🔊 Soundex
K501403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 B L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/knoblett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoblett in Braille

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

The name Knoblett in braille

How to sign the name Knoblett using Sign Language

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

The name Knoblett in sign language

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