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