Knosp

Knosp Meaning & Origin

About Knosp
The surname Knosp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knospe," meaning "bud" or "sprout." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a bud-like appearance or perhaps worked in a horticultural or agricultural field. The name Knosp may also have been given to someone who was seen as youthful or promising, symbolizing the potential for growth and development.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knosp: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NSP
🔊 Soundex
K5021
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 S P
🌐 IPA
/knosp*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NSP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K521

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knosp in Braille

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

The name Knosp in braille

How to sign the name Knosp using Sign Language

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

The name Knosp in sign language

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