Kemmerer

Kemmerer Meaning & Origin

About Kemmerer
The surname Kemmerer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kämmerer," meaning "chamberlain" or "treasurer." It was originally used to denote someone who held a position of authority in a royal or noble household, responsible for managing the chambers and finances. Over time, the surname Kemmerer has evolved and may also have variations such as Kämmerer, Kemerer, or Kammerer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kemmerer: 2,390
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kemmerer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMRR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K050606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M ER0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛmərər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K566

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kemmerer in Braille

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

The name Kemmerer in braille

How to sign the name Kemmerer using Sign Language

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

The name Kemmerer in sign language

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