About Tillet
The surname Tillet is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "tilleul," meaning "lime tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with lime trees. The lime tree was highly valued in medieval times for its wood, fruit, and medicinal properties, and thus the surname Tillet likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the cultivation or use of lime trees.
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The surname Tillet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Tillet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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