Kempke

Kempke Meaning & Origin

About Kempke
The surname Kempke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempe," meaning "champion" or "warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Kemp or Kempe. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong, brave, or skilled in combat. Over time, the surname Kempke has been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kempke: 353
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kempke 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
🌐 IPA
/kɛmpk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kempke in Braille

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

The name Kempke in braille

How to sign the name Kempke using Sign Language

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

The name Kempke in sign language

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