Knodel

Knodel Meaning & Origin

About Knodel
The surname Knodel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knödel," meaning "dumpling." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold dumplings. The name may have also been given to someone who had a round or plump appearance, resembling a dumpling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knodel: 790
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

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NTL
🔊 Soundex
K50304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnoʊdəl/
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('NTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knodel in Braille

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

The name Knodel in braille

How to sign the name Knodel using Sign Language

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

The name Knodel in sign language

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