Kilian

Kilian Meaning & Origin

About Kilian
The surname Kilian is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kilian, which itself is derived from the Latin name Cillianus. The name Kilian is believed to have originated from the Irish saint Cillian, who was known for his missionary work in Germany during the 7th century. The surname Kilian therefore signifies a descendant or follower of Saint Kilian, and is commonly found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kilian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kilian: 3,065
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kilian 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 Kilian is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙͺliΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilian in Braille

Here's how to represent Kilian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kilian in braille

How to sign the name Kilian using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kilian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kilian in sign language

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