Knysh
Knysh Meaning & Origin
About Knysh
The surname Knysh is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "knyaz," meaning "prince" or "nobleman" in Ukrainian. It is a hereditary surname that was often given to individuals who held a position of authority or were associated with the nobility in medieval times. Today, the surname Knysh is relatively common in Ukraine and is often associated with individuals who have a noble or aristocratic lineage.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Knysh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Knysh: 117
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 142,108
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Knysh 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 Knysh is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Knysh in Braille
Here's how to represent Knysh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Knysh using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Knysh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
