Knous

Knous Meaning & Origin

About Knous
The surname Knous is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knus," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courage or audacity. Over time, the name Knous became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the bravery and boldness associated with the original bearer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knous: 428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,177
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NS
🔊 Soundex
K502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/nɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knous in Braille

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

The name Knous in braille

How to sign the name Knous using Sign Language

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

The name Knous in sign language

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