How common is the Kempton surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Kempton in the United States.

Are there Kempton soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 113 soldiers with the Kempton surname appear in Civil War records.

Kempton

Q: What does the surname Kempton mean?

The surname Kempton means "A person from Kempton, a place name meaning 'settlement of the Kempe family' or 'camp settlement'.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Kempton, a place name meaning 'settlement of the Kempe family' or 'camp settlement'.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'camp' (enclosure) or a personal name 'Kempe' combined with 'tun' (settlement/town). The name indicates origin from one of several English places called Kempton.

About the Kempton Surname

Kempton is a topographic surname derived from English place names. It indicates ancestral origin from settlements bearing this name.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found throughout England, particularly in areas near historical Kempton settlements.

Kempton Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Kempton Surname

Christine Kempton

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

113 soldiers with the Kempton surname found in Civil War records.

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