About Kirklin
The surname Kirklin is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kirkja" meaning "church" and the Old English word "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Kirklin is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked at a church settlement. It is likely that the original bearers of the surname were either priests, church officials, or individuals who resided in close proximity to a church.
The surname Kirklin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kirklin 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 Kirklin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kirklin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kirklin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.