Knue

Knue Meaning & Origin

About Knue
The surname Knue is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knΓΌe," 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 knotted or twisted hair, or a physical knot on the body. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knue: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
N
πŸ”Š Soundex
K500
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1
🌐 IPA
/knue*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knue in Braille

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

The name Knue in braille

How to sign the name Knue using Sign Language

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

The name Knue in sign language

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