About Hiltner
The surname Hiltner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hilt," meaning "hilt" or "handle," and the occupational suffix "-ner," indicating a person who works with or makes a particular object. Therefore, the surname Hiltner likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or worked with hilts or handles, such as a swordsmith or a cutler.
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The surname Hiltner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hiltner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hiltner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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