About Hilder
The surname Hilder is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Hildhere," which combines the elements "hild" meaning "battle" and "here" meaning "army." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hildir," which also means "battle." As a surname, Hilder likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with battle or had a warrior-like nature. It could also have been a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Hildir or Hildhere.
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The surname Hilder is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilder 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 Hilder in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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