Kempton

Kempton is a toponym used in several English-speaking countries to designate towns, villages, and other localities. It is also encountered as a surname and as part of the names of institutions and businesses rooted in a place bearing the name. The exact identity of Kempton varies by location.

Across the United Kingdom, Kempton names small settlements and civil parishes. In North America, various rural communities have been named Kempton, often reflecting English settler heritage. In Australia and other regions of the Commonwealth, Kempton appears as town or locality names as well. The use of Kempton as a place name typically reflects historical ties to families or individuals bearing the name Kempton, or to the memory of such persons in the area’s early settlement.

In addition to geography, Kempton appears in historical and contemporary institutional names, including schools, churches, and civic organizations tied to a Kempton locality. The name also exists as a surname, with individuals bearing Kempton contributing to fields such as academia, arts, and sports.

Because Kempton can refer to multiple places and uses, identifying the correct Kempton requires contextual clues such as country, county, or nearby landmarks.