About Hilts
The surname Hilts is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hilt" which means "hilt" or "handle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold sword hilts or handles. Over time, the surname Hilts may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a strong or prominent personality, similar to the handle of a sword.
The surname Hilts is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilts 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 Hilts is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hilts in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hilts using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.