About Stilson
The surname Stilson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Stiles," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Stylian." The name "Stylian" is derived from the Greek word "stylos," meaning "pillar" or "column." Therefore, the surname Stilson is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who was tall, strong, or had a sturdy and upright character.
The surname Stilson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stilson 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 Stilson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stilson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.