Knuth

Knuth Meaning & Origin

About Knuth
The surname Knuth is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "knut," meaning "knot" or "hard knot." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a stubborn or obstinate nature. Over time, the surname Knuth has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Knuth: 3,927
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,415
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N0
🔊 Soundex
K5030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 TH
🌐 IPA
/knuθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N0', 'NT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knuth in Braille

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

The name Knuth in braille

How to sign the name Knuth using Sign Language

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

The name Knuth in sign language

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