About Hilmer
The surname Hilmer is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Hilmar, which is composed of the elements "hil" meaning "helmet" and "mar" meaning "famous" or "renowned." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hilmer can be interpreted as "famous helmet" or "renowned protector." It is likely that the name originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their skill in battle or as a warrior.
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The surname Hilmer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilmer 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 Hilmer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hilmer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hilmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.