Hill (surname)

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

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Hill Surname Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2014