Knoeppel

Knoeppel Meaning & Origin

About Knoeppel
The surname Knoeppel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knöppel," meaning "knob" or "button." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold buttons or had a physical characteristic resembling a knob. Over time, the surname Knoeppel became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this occupation or physical trait.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoeppel: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoeppel in Braille

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

The name Knoeppel in braille

How to sign the name Knoeppel using Sign Language

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

The name Knoeppel in sign language

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