Campen

Campen is a term that occurs in Germanic-language contexts as a place-name element, a surname, and a verb meaning to camp. There is no single primary topic bearing the name, and the exact reference depends on regional and historical usage.

Geography: As a toponym, Campen appears in historical records from Dutch- and German-speaking regions. It is found in archival material referring to localities or districts, though the current prevalence of the form Campen varies by area. In many modern contexts, similar place-names are rendered as Kampen, which may reflect separate etymological developments.

People: Campen is also used as a surname in Dutch- and German-speaking communities. As with many surnames, it appears in genealogical and historical records representing families rather than a single notable individual.

Language: In Dutch, campen is the infinitive of the verb meaning to camp. In German, campen is used as a loanword for the same activity, and the noun camping is used for the leisure practice.

See also: Kampen, Camping, Camp (disambiguation).