Killens
Killens Meaning & Origin
About Killens
The surname Killens is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Kilian" or "Killian," which itself comes from the Gaelic name "Cillín," meaning "little church" or "little cell." The name was likely given to someone who lived near a small church or chapel or who had some association with such a place. Over time, the name evolved into Killens and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Killens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Killens: 285
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 68949
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.1
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Killens based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Killens in Braille
Here's how to represent Killens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Killens using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Killens using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
