What is the name Kemp?
Kemp is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is a name for a champion at jousting or wrestling. ... Checking further we found the name was derived from the Middle English word kempe, which is a derivative of the Old English word cempa, which means warrior or champion.
What ethnicity is Kemp?
Kemp is a surname of English origin which means "soldier." Notable people with the surname include: Agnes Kemp (1823–1908), American physician and temperance movement leader. Albert Edward Kemp (1858–1929), Canadian businessman and politician.