About Tilstra
The surname Tilstra is of Frisian origin and is derived from the personal name Tiele, which is a diminutive form of the name Tilo. The name Tilo itself is derived from the Old High German word "tila," meaning "good" or "noble." Therefore, the surname Tilstra can be interpreted to mean "descendant of Tilo" or "son of Tilo," indicating a familial connection to someone named Tilo who was considered good or noble.
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The surname Tilstra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tilstra 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 Tilstra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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