Kempka

Kempka Meaning & Origin

About Kempka
The surname Kempka 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 some form. Over time, the name Kempka became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who were known for their bravery or prowess in battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kempka: 277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kempka 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
KMPK
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M P K AH0
🌐 IPA
/kempka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kempka in Braille

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

The name Kempka in braille

How to sign the name Kempka using Sign Language

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

The name Kempka in sign language

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