About Hillis
The surname Hillis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ail" meaning "rock" or "cliff." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or on a hill or cliff. The name Hillis is therefore associated with a topographical feature and may have been given to individuals who resided in such areas.
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The surname Hillis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hillis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hillis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hillis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hillis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.