About Killilea
The surname Killilea is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Eathain, meaning "son of the servant of Saint John." The name is predominantly found in County Galway, Ireland. The Killilea family is believed to have been associated with the early Christian church and may have served as servants or followers of Saint John. Today, individuals with the surname Killilea can be found across the world, particularly in countries with Irish diaspora communities.
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The surname Killilea is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Killilea 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 Killilea is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Killilea in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Killilea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.