Knost

Knost Meaning & Origin

About Knost
The surname Knost is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knust," meaning "knot" or "knob." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive knot-like feature, such as a knot-shaped birthmark or a knotted hairstyle. Over time, the surname Knost became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knost: 319
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,714
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NST
πŸ”Š Soundex
K5023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 S T
🌐 IPA
/nΙ‘st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knost in Braille

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

The name Knost in braille

How to sign the name Knost using Sign Language

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

The name Knost in sign language

Numerology