About Pempek
The surname Pempek is of Indonesian origin and is derived from the name of a traditional Indonesian dish called "pempek." Pempek is a type of fishcake made from ground fish and tapioca starch, typically served with a sweet and sour sauce. The surname Pempek likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or sold pempek or had some association with the dish.
The surname Pempek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pempek based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pempek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pempek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.