Skemp

Skemp Meaning & Origin

About Skemp
The surname Skemp is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skjǫldr, meaning "shield." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for someone who was skilled in using a shield or had a strong protective nature. Over time, the name evolved into Skemp and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skemp: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Ranking information for the surname Skemp is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K EH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/skemp*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skemp in Braille

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

The name Skemp in braille

How to sign the name Skemp using Sign Language

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

The name Skemp in sign language

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