Killian

Killian Meaning & Origin

About Killian
The surname Killian is of Irish and German origin. In Irish, it is derived from the Gaelic name "Cillín," meaning "little church" or "churchyard." In German, it is derived from the personal name "Kilian," which is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Cilianus," meaning "heavenly." The surname Killian is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the church or religious activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Killian: 12,717
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪljən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Killian in Braille

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

The name Killian in braille

How to sign the name Killian using Sign Language

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

The name Killian in sign language

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