About Hillje
The surname Hillje is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hülle" or "hülle" meaning "cloak" or "covering." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive cloak or perhaps worked as a cloakmaker. Over time, the surname Hillje has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Hillje is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hillje 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 Hillje in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hillje using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.