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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The surname Kempel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Kempel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kempel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.