Knoepfle

Knoepfle Meaning & Origin

About Knoepfle
The surname Knoepfle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knoepf," 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 button-like appearance or had a button-related occupation. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Knoepfli or Knoepfler.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoepfle: 191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,545
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knoepfle 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
K50140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 P F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/knoepfle*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoepfle in Braille

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

The name Knoepfle in braille

How to sign the name Knoepfle using Sign Language

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

The name Knoepfle in sign language

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