Knopp

Knopp Meaning & Origin

About Knopp
The surname Knopp 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 prominent mole or birthmark. Over time, the surname Knopp has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knopp: 4,103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8080
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knopp based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 P
🌐 IPA
/nɑp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knopp in Braille

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

The name Knopp in braille

How to sign the name Knopp using Sign Language

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

The name Knopp in sign language

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