Knoth

Knoth Meaning & Origin

About Knoth
The surname Knoth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knot," meaning "knot" or "knob." It is believed to have originated as 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 Knoth became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoth: 683
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,410
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N0
🔊 Soundex
K5030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 TH
🌐 IPA
/nɑθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N0', 'NT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoth in Braille

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

The name Knoth in braille

How to sign the name Knoth using Sign Language

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

The name Knoth in sign language

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