Knorr

Knorr Meaning & Origin

About Knorr
The surname Knorr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knorre," meaning "knob" or "lump." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent knob or hill. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic resembling a knob or lump. The surname Knorr is relatively common in Germany and has spread to other countries through immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knorr: 4,333
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,665
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
K506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/nɔr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knorr in Braille

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

The name Knorr in braille

How to sign the name Knorr using Sign Language

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

The name Knorr in sign language

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