About Stilts
The surname Stilts is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stilt," which referred to a long, slender pole or post used for support or walking above water or marshy ground. As a surname, Stilts likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had long legs, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who made or used stilts.
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The surname Stilts is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stilts 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 Stilts is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stilts in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stilts using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.