Knoerr

Knoerr Meaning & Origin

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

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoerr: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knoerr 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

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🔊 Soundex
K506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/knoerr*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoerr in Braille

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

The name Knoerr in braille

How to sign the name Knoerr using Sign Language

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

The name Knoerr in sign language

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