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Hilke - Hinckle

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Hill

The surname Hill has, for centuries, been a very distinguished name and therefore has over 75 coats of arms. Hill is of English origin, and it dates back to the seventh century. Individuals who first used this name likely lived near or on a hill, as surnames were originally created to describe nearby natural features that would make identifying a family easier. Hill may also be a shortened form of the word “hild,” which means battle or war, or “hilaris,” which is a Latin word for cheerful.

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