Last Name Knuchel

The last name Knuchel is of Swiss origin. It is a variant of the German surname Knüchel, which is derived from the Middle High German word "knüchen" meaning "to press" or "to crush." This surname may have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a wine or fruit presser.

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Sources & References

• INSEE statistics on the surname "knuchel"
• Global distribution of the surname on Forebears.io
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