Knoblock

Knoblock Meaning & Origin

About Knoblock
The surname Knoblock is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knopf" meaning "button" and "locke" meaning "curl." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with curly hair or a descriptive term for someone who made or sold buttons. Over time, the surname Knoblock has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoblock: 1,155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,319
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPLK
🔊 Soundex
K501402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 B L AA0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɑblɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoblock in Braille

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

The name Knoblock in braille

How to sign the name Knoblock using Sign Language

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

The name Knoblock in sign language

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