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.
The surname Knoff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Knoff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.