About Dilliard
The surname Dilliard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Dylla" or "Dilla," which was a short form of various compound names beginning with "DΔor" meaning "dear" or "beloved." The suffix "-ard" was added to indicate "son of," thus making Dilliard mean "son of Dylla" or "son of Dilla." Over time, the name evolved into its current form and has been passed down through generations as a family surname.
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The surname Dilliard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dilliard 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 Dilliard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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