Knoph

Knoph Meaning & Origin

About Knoph
The surname Knoph 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 or a round-shaped head. Over time, the surname Knoph has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoph: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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NF
🔊 Soundex
K5010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/knoph*/
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('NF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoph in Braille

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

The name Knoph in braille

How to sign the name Knoph using Sign Language

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

The name Knoph in sign language

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