Schempf

Schempf Meaning & Origin

About Schempf
The surname Schempf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schimpf," meaning "insult" or "mockery." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for making sarcastic or mocking remarks. Over time, the surname Schempf became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schempf: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schempf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKMPF
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 M F
🌐 IPA
/ʃɛmf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKMPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schempf in Braille

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

The name Schempf in braille

How to sign the name Schempf using Sign Language

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

The name Schempf in sign language

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