Knoff

Knoff Meaning & Origin

About Knoff
The surname Knoff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knopf," 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 feature, such as a round face or a prominent nose. Over time, the surname Knoff has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoff: 494
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43651
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knoff 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
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/nɔf/
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('NF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoff in Braille

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

The name Knoff in braille

How to sign the name Knoff using Sign Language

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

The name Knoff in sign language

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