Knoepfel

Knoepfel Meaning & Origin

About Knoepfel
The surname Knoepfel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knoepfel," meaning "button." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold buttons. The name may have also been given to someone who had a round or button-like appearance. Over time, the surname Knoepfel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoepfel: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knoepfel 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
NPFL
🔊 Soundex
K50104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 P F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/knoepfel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoepfel in Braille

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

The name Knoepfel in braille

How to sign the name Knoepfel using Sign Language

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

The name Knoepfel in sign language

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