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.
The surname Kempke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Kempke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.