About Knoop
The surname Knoop 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 birthmark or a distinctive physical characteristic resembling a button. Over time, the surname Knoop has spread to various countries and can be found among individuals of German, Dutch, and Jewish descent.
The surname Knoop is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knoop 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 Knoop in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knoop using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.