About Kalian
The surname Kalian is of Armenian origin and is derived from the Armenian word "kalian," which refers to a traditional Middle Eastern water pipe used for smoking flavored tobacco. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold these pipes. It is also possible that the name was given to someone who was known for using or owning a kalian. Overall, the surname Kalian is associated with the cultural and historical significance of the kalian pipe in the Armenian community.
The surname Kalian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalian based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kalian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kalian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.