KEMPLEY
Kempley
Kempley is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational from the village of the same name in Gloucestershire, England. The village of Kempley is situated near the market town of Newent and is known for St. Mary's Church, which is famous for its medieval wall paintings.
The surname Kempley was initially a topographic name given to individuals who lived in or near this village. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cempa" meaning warrior and "leah" meaning wood or clearing, suggesting that it may have originally denoted someone who lived near a warrior's clearing or encampment.
The Kempley surname is not widely common and can mainly be found in the Gloucestershire region of England. Over time, individuals bearing the Kempley surname may have migrated to other parts of the country and beyond, leading to a dispersed population of Kempleys.
Variants of the Kempley surname include Kempsey, Kemplay, and Kemley. As with many surnames, variations in spelling may have occurred over the years due to dialectal differences, clerical errors, or other reasons.
Today, individuals with the surname Kempley can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, with some descendants having emigrated to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
There are approximately 141 people named Kempley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kempley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Peter
Female
- Stephanie