Tracing the Kaempf Family Name

Bearers of the name Kaempf share their surname's story with Kampf, of which it is a variant. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “The warrior or soldier”.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Kampf surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

A variant of Kampf

Kaempf adds “e” to Kampf, a small change that crept in as the name was written down. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Kaempfe and Kampfe.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Kaempf surname had 257 bearers. French birth records list 108 children named Kaempf between 1891 and 2000. For the full story, order the Kaempf surname pack.