About Underhill
The surname Underhill is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "under" and "hill," meaning "under the hill." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived at the foot or bottom of a hill. The name likely originated as a way to describe the location of a person's dwelling, distinguishing them from others who lived on top of the hill. Over time, the surname Underhill became hereditary and passed down through generations.
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The surname Underhill is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Underhill 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 Underhill is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Underhill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Underhill using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.