Kamph

Kamph Meaning & Origin

About Kamph
The surname Kamph is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kampf," meaning "battle" or "fight." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in battles or known for their fighting skills. The name may have been given to soldiers, warriors, or individuals with a combative nature. Over time, the surname Kamph has evolved and been passed down through generations, retaining its historical association with strength and valor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kamph: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kamph 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 Kamph is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMF
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M F
🌐 IPA
/kamph*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamph in Braille

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

The name Kamph in braille

How to sign the name Kamph using Sign Language

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

The name Kamph in sign language

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