About Hillier
The surname Hillier is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hill," meaning a hill or mound. It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived on or near a hill. The suffix "-er" indicates a person who performs or works with something, in this case, someone who lived or worked on a hill. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hillier is "dweller or worker on a hill."
The surname Hillier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hillier 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 Hillier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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