About Hilst
The surname Hilst is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "hilst" which means "hillock" or "small hill." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on a small hill. The name Hilst is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Netherlands.
The surname Hilst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilst 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 Hilst is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hilst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hilst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.