Hilt

Hilt Meaning & Origin

About Hilt
The surname Hilt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hilti," meaning "hilt" or "handle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold sword hilts or handles. The name Hilt may also have been given to someone who had a strong or firm grip, metaphorically referring to the hilt of a sword. Over time, the surname Hilt has evolved and spread to various regions, becoming a relatively common surname in different parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hilt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hilt: 3,185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,119
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilt 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 Hilt is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L T
🌐 IPA
/hɪlt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hilt in Braille

Here's how to represent Hilt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hilt in braille

How to sign the name Hilt using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hilt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hilt in sign language

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