Hiltz

Hiltz Meaning & Origin

About Hiltz
The surname Hiltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hilt," 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. Over time, the name Hiltz became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hiltz can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions, as well as in countries with German immigrant populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hiltz: 1,568
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17839
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hiltz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/hɪlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hiltz in Braille

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

The name Hiltz in braille

How to sign the name Hiltz using Sign Language

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

The name Hiltz in sign language

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