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