Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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Kempinski
The surname Kempinski is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kempa," meaning "limping" or "hobbling." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a limp or a physical...
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Kempisty
The surname Kempisty is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kempa," which means "a camp" or "a tent." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived in or near a ca...
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Kempka
The surname Kempka is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempe," meaning "champion" or "warrior." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for ...
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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 i...
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Kempken
The surname Kempken is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kempe," which means "champion" or "warrior." The suffix "-ken" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of." The...
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Kempker
The surname Kempker is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kemp," meaning "warrior" or "champion," and "ker," a suffix indicating a person or profession. Therefore, ...
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Kempkes
The surname Kempkes is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Kemp, which means "warrior" or "champion" in Old English. The suffix "-kes" is a diminutive form, indicating "son of" or "litt...
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Kemple
The surname Kemple is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kempe," meaning "champion" or "warrior." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som...
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Kempler
The surname Kempler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kempler," meaning a person who worked as a merchant or trader. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kempe,...
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Kemplin
The surname Kemplin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cempa" meaning "warrior" or "champion," combined with the suffix "-ing," indicating "son of." Therefore, Kem...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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