About Kien
The surname Kien is of Vietnamese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "Jian" or "Kien," which means "sword" or "sharp." It is a relatively common surname in Vietnam and is often associated with qualities such as strength, bravery, and sharpness of mind.
The surname Kien is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kien based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kien is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kien in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kien using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.