Kempfer

Kempfer Meaning & Origin

About Kempfer
The surname Kempfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempfen," meaning "to fight" or "to struggle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a warrior or a person involved in combat. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed bravery or had a reputation for being skilled fighters. Over time, the surname Kempfer has evolved and is now found in various spellings and forms across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kempfer: 753
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30889
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kempfer in Braille

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

The name Kempfer in braille

How to sign the name Kempfer using Sign Language

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

The name Kempfer in sign language

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