Kemme

Kemme Meaning & Origin

About Kemme
The surname Kemme is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempe," meaning "champion" or "warrior." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in combat or known for their bravery. The name Kemme may have been given to individuals who were warriors or soldiers, or it could have been used as an honorary title for someone who displayed qualities associated with a champion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kemme: 336
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,045
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/kemme*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kemme in Braille

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

The name Kemme in braille

How to sign the name Kemme using Sign Language

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

The name Kemme in sign language

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