Knoepke

Knoepke Meaning & Origin

About Knoepke
The surname Knoepke 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. Over time, the name Knoepke became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and areas with German influence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoepke: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPK
🔊 Soundex
K50120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 N P OW1 K
🌐 IPA
/knoepke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoepke in Braille

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

The name Knoepke in braille

How to sign the name Knoepke using Sign Language

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

The name Knoepke in sign language

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