Knopps

Knopps Meaning & Origin

About Knopps
The surname Knopps is of German origin and is derived from the word "Knopf," meaning "button" in English. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold buttons. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in button-making or had a connection to the button trade. Over time, the surname Knopps has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knopps: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K5012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 P S
🌐 IPA
/knopps*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knopps in Braille

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

The name Knopps in braille

How to sign the name Knopps using Sign Language

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

The name Knopps in sign language

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