Kemper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Kemper family

The surname Kemper was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Kemper family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kemper research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1815 is included under the topic Early Kemper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kemper Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kemper, Kempper, Kemmper, Keemper, Kemmpers, Kemperes, Kemperr, Kemperre, Kempere, van Kemper, de Kemper, Kemperer and many more.

Early Notables of the Kemper family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

the Kemper family of Holland

Kemper Ranking

In the United States, the name Kemper is the 3,795^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in Netherlands, the name Kemper is ranked the 683^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,726 people with that name. 2

Kemper migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kemper Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Daniel Kemper, who sailed to Boston in 1651
Danell Kemper, who arrived in America in 1652 3
Fanell Kemper, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1652 3

Kemper Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Kemper, who landed in Virginia in 1714 3
Jacob Kemper, who landed in New Jersey in 1751 3
John Kemper, who arrived in New Jersey in 1755 3
Johannes Kemper, who landed in New York, NY in 1782 3

Kemper Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johanne Kemper, who arrived at Baltimore, Maryland on August 19, 1868 aboard the "Berlin Of Bremen"
Gert Kemper, who arrived in America in 1836 3
Elis Kemper, who landed in America in 1844 3
Christ Kemper, who landed in America in 1844 3
Heinr Kemper, who landed in America in 1846 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Kemper (post 1700) +

James Scott Kemper (1886-1981), American insurance company founder and billionaire, founder of the Kemper Corporation
Alexander Sandy Kemper (b. 1965), American entrepreneur
Jackson Kemper (1789-1870), American first missionary bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States in 1835, eponym of Kemper Hall, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Hunter Craig Kemper (b. 1976), American two-time gold and silver medalist triathlete
Frederick T. Kemper (1816-1881), American founder of Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri
Elizabeth Claire "Ellie" Kemper (b. 1980), American actress, comedian, and writer
Dwight Kemper (b. 1958), American mystery writer
David Kemper, American television writer and producer, best known for his science fiction/fantasy show Farscape
David Law Kemper (b. 1947), American rock drummer
Thomas Kemper, American brewer of root beer, ginger ale, and other sodas under the Thomas Kemper Soda Co, founded in 1990
... (Another 8 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)