Knouf

Knouf Meaning & Origin

About Knouf
The surname Knouf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knopf," meaning "button." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold buttons. Over time, the surname Knouf may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a round or button-like appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knouf: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NF
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 F
🌐 IPA
/knouf*/
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('NF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knouf in Braille

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

The name Knouf in braille

How to sign the name Knouf using Sign Language

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

The name Knouf in sign language

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