Knoy

Knoy Meaning & Origin

About Knoy
The surname Knoy is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knoche," meaning "knuckle" or "joint." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or unusual knuckle or joint. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Knoy can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knoy: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N
🔊 Soundex
K500
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OY1
🌐 IPA
/nɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knoy in Braille

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

The name Knoy in braille

How to sign the name Knoy using Sign Language

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

The name Knoy in sign language

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