Kempf

Kempf Meaning & Origin

About Kempf
The surname Kempf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempe," meaning "champion" or "warrior." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was a skilled fighter or a champion in combat. The name Kempf signifies bravery, strength, and martial prowess, reflecting the historical significance of warriors in German culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kempf: 6,364
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5465
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kempf 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
KMPF
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M P F
🌐 IPA
/kɛmpf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kempf in Braille

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

The name Kempf in braille

How to sign the name Kempf using Sign Language

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

The name Kempf in sign language

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