Knuff

Knuff Meaning & Origin

About Knuff
The surname Knuff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knuff," meaning "to push" or "to nudge." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being pushy or assertive. The surname Knuff is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knuff: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NF
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/knuff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knuff in Braille

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

The name Knuff in braille

How to sign the name Knuff using Sign Language

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

The name Knuff in sign language

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