As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

KEMPSON. The son of a Kemp. See Kemp. This is one of the few surnames in Avhich " son " is affixed to names of occupation, profession, or digoity. Sraithson, Wrightson, Clarkson, and Dukeson are other examples.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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