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.
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The surname Kilian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Kilian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.