Kuemper

Kuemper Meaning & Origin

About Kuemper
The surname Kuemper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kumpel," meaning "companion" or "friend." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a close companion or friend. Over time, the surname Kuemper may have been adopted by individuals who worked in professions that required close collaboration or teamwork.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuemper: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 M P ER0
🌐 IPA
/kuemper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuemper in Braille

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

The name Kuemper in braille

How to sign the name Kuemper using Sign Language

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

The name Kuemper in sign language

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