About Iltis
The surname Iltis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "iltis," meaning "polecat." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near an area inhabited by polecats. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the animal, such as agility or cunning.
The surname Iltis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iltis 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 Iltis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Iltis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.