Kempin

Kempin Meaning & Origin

About Kempin
The surname Kempin 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 battle. The suffix "-in" indicates a feminine form, suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have been a female warrior or had a female ancestor who was known for her fighting abilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kempin: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kempin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K515

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kempin in Braille

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

The name Kempin in braille

How to sign the name Kempin using Sign Language

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

The name Kempin in sign language

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