About Kirkling
The surname Kirkling is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kirkja" meaning "church" and the suffix "-ling" indicating a small or young version of something. Therefore, the surname Kirkling likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a small church. It may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was associated with a particular church or had a connection to the clergy.
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The surname Kirkling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kirkling 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 Kirkling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kirkling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kirkling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.