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