About Kilkenny
The surname Kilkenny is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Cill Chainnigh," meaning "church of Cainneach." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from the town of Kilkenny in Ireland. The name is predominantly found in Ireland and is associated with County Kilkenny, which is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
The surname Kilkenny is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kilkenny in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kilkenny using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.