About Kielian
The surname Kielian is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Kiel, which is a diminutive form of the name Kielak. The name Kielak itself is derived from the Polish word "kiel," meaning "keel," which refers to the central structural element of a ship. Therefore, the surname Kielian is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with ships or had a connection to the maritime industry.
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The surname Kielian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kielian 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 Kielian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kielian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.