Schempp

Schempp Meaning & Origin

About Schempp
The surname Schempp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schamp" or "schampfen," meaning "to mock" or "to ridicule." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their sarcastic or mocking nature. Over time, the surname Schempp became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schempp: 700
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schempp 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
SKMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/ʃɛmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schempp in Braille

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

The name Schempp in braille

How to sign the name Schempp using Sign Language

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

The name Schempp in sign language

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