About Hilley
The surname Hilley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hild," meaning "battle," and the suffix "-ley," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hilley can be interpreted as "battle meadow" or "clearing associated with battle." It is likely that the name originated as a descriptive or locational surname for someone who lived near or owned land in a meadow associated with a battle.
The surname Hilley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilley 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 Hilley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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