How common is the Kiley surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Kiley in the United States.

Are there Kiley soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 111 soldiers with the Kiley surname appear in Civil War records.

Kiley

Q: What does the surname Kiley mean?

The surname Kiley means "Descendant of Caoileadh, a name possibly meaning slender or graceful.". It is of Irish origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Caoileadh, a name possibly meaning slender or graceful.

Etymology

An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caoileadh or Mac Caoileadh. The Irish personal name Caoileadh may derive from 'caol' meaning slender or narrow.

About the Kiley Surname

An Irish patronymic surname with roots in Gaelic traditions. The name has become more widespread through Irish emigration.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Ireland and throughout Irish diaspora communities, particularly in North America.

Kiley Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Kiley Surname

M.M. Kiley

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 17th century
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

111 soldiers with the Kiley surname found in Civil War records.

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