Knupp

Knupp Meaning & Origin

About Knupp
The surname Knupp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knup," meaning a knot or a knob. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive knot-like feature, such as a knobby nose or a knotted muscle. The surname Knupp signifies a physical characteristic and was likely given to individuals who possessed such a trait.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knupp: 1,594
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
K501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 P
🌐 IPA
/knəp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knupp in Braille

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

The name Knupp in braille

How to sign the name Knupp using Sign Language

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

The name Knupp in sign language

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