About Hilner
The surname Hilner is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Hilarius, which means "cheerful" or "merry" in Latin. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Hilarius. Over time, the name Hilner has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct surname.
The surname Hilner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilner 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 Hilner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hilner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hilner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.