Kempe

Kempe Meaning & Origin

About Kempe
The surname Kempe is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "kempe," meaning "champion" or "warrior." It could have been a nickname given to someone who was strong or skilled in battle. Alternatively, it may have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a champion or a professional wrestler. The surname Kempe can also be a variant of the German surname Kempf, which means "merchant" or "shopkeeper." Overall, the surname Kempe is associated with strength, skill, and possibly a connection to the world of sports or commerce.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kempe: 741
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,285
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/kɛmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kempe in Braille

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

The name Kempe in braille

How to sign the name Kempe using Sign Language

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

The name Kempe in sign language

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