Kemph

Kemph Meaning & Origin

About Kemph
The surname Kemph 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 skilled in combat or known for their bravery. The name Kemph signifies a person who was a champion or warrior in medieval times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kemph: 336
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,045
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMF
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/kemph*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kemph in Braille

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

The name Kemph in braille

How to sign the name Kemph using Sign Language

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

The name Kemph in sign language

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