Lemp

Lemp Meaning & Origin

About Lemp
The surname Lemp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lempe," meaning "lively" or "active." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was energetic or lively in nature. Over time, the name Lemp became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lemp: 635
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,447
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMP
🗽 NYSIIS
LAN
🔊 Soundex
L051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/lɛmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lemp in Braille

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

The name Lemp in braille

How to sign the name Lemp using Sign Language

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

The name Lemp in sign language

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