Kemper

Kemper Meaning & Origin

About Kemper
The surname Kemper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempe," meaning "warrior" or "champion." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were skilled fighters or warriors. The name Kemper signifies a person who was brave, strong, and skilled in combat.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kemper: 10,518
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,401
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛmpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kemper in Braille

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

The name Kemper in braille

How to sign the name Kemper using Sign Language

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

The name Kemper in sign language

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