Knoell

Knoell Meaning & Origin

About Knoell
The surname Knoell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knolle," meaning "knob" or "tuber." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a prominent hill or mound. The name may also have been given to someone with a physical characteristic resembling a knob or bump. Over time, variations of the surname Knoell have emerged, such as Knoll, Knolle, and Knöll.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoell: 561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,212
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knoell 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
NL
🔊 Soundex
K504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/noʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoell in Braille

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

The name Knoell in braille

How to sign the name Knoell using Sign Language

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

The name Knoell in sign language

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