There are
731
Kempens in the USA
Kempen is the
31629th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kempen

Adrianade

Adriana de Kempenaer was a Dutch feminist and politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands from 2012 to 2021.

TomVan

Tom Van Campen is a Belgian artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures.

AndreKemp

Andre Kemp is a retired professional basketball player from the United States who played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors.

Ellenvan

Ellen van Kempen is a Dutch actress known for her roles in Dutch films and television series.

Henkvan

Henk van Kempen is a Dutch footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs such as PSV Eindhoven and Twente.

JohnKempen

John Kempen is an American ophthalmologist and professor specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.

OscarVan

Oscar Van Kampe was a Belgian painter known for his impressionist landscapes and portraits.

RudiKempen

Rudi Kempen is a German former professional boxer who held multiple world champion titles in the middleweight division.

SaskiaKemp

Saskia Kemp is a British fashion designer known for her elegant and timeless designs.

WimVan

Wim Van Kempen is a Dutch archaeologist and professor specializing in Roman archaeology.

Kempen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kempen' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word 'kempe,' which means 'warrior' or 'champion.' It is a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with the town of Kempen in the Netherlands. The name may also denote a person from the German town of Kempen or from other places with similar names.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kempen' is most commonly found in the Netherlands, particularly in the province of North Brabant. It is also found in other Dutch-speaking regions, such as Flanders in Belgium. There may be smaller populations of people with the surname in other countries with historical ties to the Netherlands.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kempen' include 'Van Kempen,' which is a common prefix in Dutch surnames indicating 'from Kempen,' as well as 'Kemp,' 'Van Campen,' 'Camp,' 'Van Kampe,' 'Kampe,' 'Kempf,' 'Van Kemp,' 'Kamperman,' and 'Kempe.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Dutch origins, the surname 'Kempen' may be associated with immigration from the Netherlands to other countries. Dutch immigration has occurred throughout history, with significant waves occurring in the 17th century for religious and economic reasons, and in the 19th and early 20th centuries for economic and political reasons. People with the surname 'Kempen' may have migrated to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.