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 "Dēor" 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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