Knoppe

Knoppe Meaning & Origin

About Knoppe
The surname Knoppe 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 round or button-like physical feature. Over time, the surname Knoppe has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoppe: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K5010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 P
🌐 IPA
/knoppe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoppe in Braille

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

The name Knoppe in braille

How to sign the name Knoppe using Sign Language

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

The name Knoppe in sign language

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