Knouff

Knouff Meaning & Origin

About Knouff
The surname Knouff 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 spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Knouff.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knouff: 381
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54178
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knouff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knouff in Braille

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

The name Knouff in braille

How to sign the name Knouff using Sign Language

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

The name Knouff in sign language

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