Knopes

Knopes Meaning & Origin

About Knopes
The surname Knopes is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Knoop," meaning "knot" or "button." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled at tying knots or fastening buttons. Over time, the surname Knopes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knopes: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knopes 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 Knopes is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPS
🔊 Soundex
K50102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 P S
🌐 IPA
/knopes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knopes in Braille

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

The name Knopes in braille

How to sign the name Knopes using Sign Language

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

The name Knopes in sign language

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