About Zills
The surname Zills is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zil," meaning "small cymbal" or "tambourine." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or played these musical instruments. Over time, the surname Zills may have been adopted by families involved in the music industry or those who had a connection to the craft of making cymbals or tambourines.
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The surname Zills is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zills 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 Zills in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zills using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.