Kember

Kember Meaning & Origin

About Kember
The surname Kember is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Kempe," which was a nickname for a strong or vigorous person. The name is ultimately derived from the Old English word "cempa," meaning "warrior" or "champion." Over time, the surname Kember evolved from the personal name Kempe and became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kember can trace their ancestry back to those who were known for their strength or prowess in battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kember: 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 Kember 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 Kember is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M B ER0
🌐 IPA
/kember*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kember in Braille

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

The name Kember in braille

How to sign the name Kember using Sign Language

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

The name Kember in sign language

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