Kilner

Kilner Meaning & Origin

About Kilner
The surname Kilner is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cylnere," meaning "a maker of kilns." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the construction or operation of kilns, which were used for firing pottery or bricks. The name Kilner signifies a person's ancestral connection to this specific trade or profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kilner: 417
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L N ER0
🌐 IPA
/kilner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilner in Braille

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

The name Kilner in braille

How to sign the name Kilner using Sign Language

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

The name Kilner in sign language

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