Knockel

Knockel Meaning & Origin

About Knockel
The surname Knockel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knockel," meaning "knuckle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or unusual knuckle or joint. The surname may have been initially used to describe a physical characteristic but eventually became hereditary, passing down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knockel: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKL
🔊 Soundex
K50204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/knockel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knockel in Braille

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

The name Knockel in braille

How to sign the name Knockel using Sign Language

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

The name Knockel in sign language

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