Knoch

Knoch Meaning & Origin

About Knoch
The surname Knoch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knouch," meaning "hill" or "mound." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or on a hill or mound. The name may have also been used to describe someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a hill or mound. Over time, variations of the surname Knoch have emerged, such as Knoche or Knoechel, but they all share the same basic meaning related to a hill or mound.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoch: 916
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NX
🔊 Soundex
K5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/nɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NX', 'NK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoch in Braille

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

The name Knoch in braille

How to sign the name Knoch using Sign Language

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

The name Knoch in sign language

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