About Kempter
The surname Kempter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempen," meaning "to comb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a comb maker or a hairdresser. The name may also have been given to someone with well-groomed or neatly combed hair. Overall, the surname Kempter signifies a person's occupation or physical appearance related to combing or grooming.
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The surname Kempter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kempter 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 Kempter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kempter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kempter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.