Knobloch

Knobloch Meaning & Origin

About Knobloch
The surname Knobloch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knobloch," meaning "garlic." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who grew or sold garlic. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a strong smell or taste associated with garlic. Overall, the surname Knobloch is linked to the herb garlic and its cultivation or trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knobloch: 2,282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,357
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knobloch 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
NPLX
🔊 Soundex
K5014020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 B L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɑblək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPLX', 'NPLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knobloch in Braille

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

The name Knobloch in braille

How to sign the name Knobloch using Sign Language

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

The name Knobloch in sign language

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