About Hillwig
The surname Hillwig is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "hill" and "wig." The element "hill" refers to a geographical feature, while "wig" is a Germanic name element meaning "war" or "battle." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hillwig can be interpreted as "warrior of the hill" or "battle on the hill." It likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name for someone who lived on or near a hill or was associated with a hill where battles or conflicts took place.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hillwig based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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