Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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Kempner
The surname Kempner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kämpe," meaning a champion or warrior. It is believed to have been used to denote someone who was skilled in combat o...
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Kemppainen
The surname Kemppainen is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "kemppi," which refers to a type of weapon or tool used in ancient times. The suffix "-nen" is a common Finnish surname ending ...
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Kemps
The surname Kemps is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Kemp," which itself is a short form of the name "Kempe." The name Kempe was a nickname for a champion or a skilled f...
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Kempski
The surname Kempski is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kempa," meaning "a lump" or "a hump." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical...
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Kempson
The surname Kempson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Kemp," which means "champion" or "warrior." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Kempson mean "son of Kemp...
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Kempster
The surname Kempster is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kemp," meaning a champion or warrior. It was originally used as an occupational name for someone who was a profes...
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Kempston
The surname Kempston is of English origin and is derived from the combination of two elements. "Kemp" is an occupational name for a champion or warrior, while "ston" refers to a settlement or town. Th...
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Kempt
The surname Kempt is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kempen," meaning "to comb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worke...
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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 ...
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Kempthorne
The surname Kempthorne is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "kempa" meaning "warrior" and "thorn" referring to a thorny bush or hedge. Therefore, the name Kempthorne can be i...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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