Kilmer

Kilmer Meaning & Origin

About Kilmer
The surname Kilmer is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "kil" meaning "wedge" or "peg" and "mari" meaning "famous" or "renowned." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Kilmer can be interpreted as "famous wedge" or "renowned peg." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was known for their skill in carpentry or woodworking, as the term "kil" was often used to refer to a wooden peg or wedge used in construction.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kilmer: 5,799
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,938
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.97

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K04506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪlmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilmer in Braille

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

The name Kilmer in braille

How to sign the name Kilmer using Sign Language

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

The name Kilmer in sign language

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