About Hilchey
The surname Hilchey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó hAilche, meaning "descendant of Ailche." The name Ailche itself is believed to be a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "ail," meaning "rock" or "cliff." Therefore, the surname Hilchey likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was a descendant of someone named Ailche, and it may have been used to denote a person who lived near a prominent rock or cliff.
The surname Hilchey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilchey 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 Hilchey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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