Kamprad

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Type Surname (from occupation)

Pronounced Pron. /ˈkǎmː.prad/(Swedish) [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Possibly a variant of the German surname Kamprath meaning ”cogwheel (in a mill)”. A notable bearer is Ingvar Kamprad (1926-2018), a Swedish business magnate and the founder of IKEA. The "K" in IKEA stands for Kamprad.

Added 12/23/2017 by Beautiful Victory
Edited 8/15/2024 by Beautiful Victory