Hill (surname)

Hill is a surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning "a person who lived on a hill". It is the 36th most common surname in England, the 18th common surname in Scotland, and the 37th most common surname in the United States.[1]

Hill
Language(s)English, Scottish
Origin
Meaning"a person who lived on a hill"
Region of originEngland, Scotland
Other names
Variant form(s)Hyll, Hull
Frequency Comparison:[1]

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  • Ian Hill (born 1951), British musician associated with the band Judas Priest
  • Ian Hill (diplomat) (active 1993 and after), New Zealand diplomat
  • Irving Hill (191598), American lawyer and judge

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See also

References

  1. "Hill Surname Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2014
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