About Hempe
The surname Hempe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hempe," meaning "hemp." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone involved in the cultivation or processing of hemp, a versatile plant used for making various products such as textiles and rope. The surname Hempe thus signifies an ancestral connection to the hemp industry.
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The surname Hempe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hempe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hempe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hempe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.