About Kihl
The surname Kihl is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kíl" which means "wedge" or "keel." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a wedge-shaped piece of land or a keel-shaped hill. Over time, the surname Kihl has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Kihl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kihl 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 Kihl is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kihl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kihl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.