About Tilghman
The surname Tilghman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Tilman," which itself is a variant of "Tilmann," meaning "brave man" or "strong man." The name Tilghman was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities. Over time, it became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Tilghman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tilghman 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 Tilghman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tilghman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.