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.
The surname Knost is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Knost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.