Knoer

Knoer Meaning & Origin

About Knoer
The surname Knoer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knorre," meaning "knob" or "lump." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or bumpy nose or forehead. Over time, the surname Knoer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoer: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
K506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/knoer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoer in Braille

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

The name Knoer in braille

How to sign the name Knoer using Sign Language

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

The name Knoer in sign language

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