About Knop
The surname Knop 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 Knop may have also been given to someone who had a button-like appearance or had a prominent button on their clothing. Over time, the surname Knop has spread to various countries and can be found among different ethnic groups.
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The surname Knop is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knop 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 Knop is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Knop in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Knop using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.