About Hampe
The surname Hampe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hampe," meaning "stump" or "trunk." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was short or stocky, or possibly for someone who lived near a prominent tree stump or trunk. Over time, the surname Hampe has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Hampe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hampe 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 Hampe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hampe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hampe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.