About Kirkaldy
The surname Kirkaldy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Kirkcaldy, a town located in Fife, Scotland. The name is composed of two elements: "kirk," meaning church, and "caldy," which is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "kaldr," meaning cold. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Kirkaldy can be interpreted as "cold church" or "church in a cold place."
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The surname Kirkaldy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kirkaldy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kirkaldy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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