Kempel

Kempel Meaning & Origin

About Kempel
The surname Kempel 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 a skilled fighter or a champion in some form. Over time, the name Kempel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with martial or combative skills.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kempel: 366
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,962
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kempel 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
KMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛmpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kempel in Braille

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

The name Kempel in braille

How to sign the name Kempel using Sign Language

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

The name Kempel in sign language

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