Silknitter

Silknitter Meaning & Origin

About Silknitter
The surname Silknitter is likely of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a silk knitter. It is a compound word combining "silk," referring to the luxurious fabric, and "knitter," indicating the individual's profession of knitting silk. This surname would have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of silk textiles, suggesting a connection to the textile industry in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Silknitter: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silknitter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLKNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S04250306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L K N IH0 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/silknitter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLKNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Silknitter in Braille

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

The name Silknitter in braille

How to sign the name Silknitter using Sign Language

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

The name Silknitter in sign language

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