How common is the Dilling surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Dilling in the United States.

Are there Dilling soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 25 soldiers with the Dilling surname appear in Civil War records.

Dilling

Q: What does the surname Dilling mean?

The surname Dilling means "Descendant of Dill or one from a place associated with dill plants.". It is of German, Scandinavian origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Dill or one from a place associated with dill plants.

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic personal name Dill or from the plant name 'dill' (Anethum graveolens), possibly indicating someone who cultivated or sold the herb. The suffix '-ing' denotes descent or association.

About the Dilling Surname

A Germanic surname with either patronymic or occupational origins related to the dill plant. The name reflects medieval naming conventions combining personal names or plant associations with locative suffixes.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany, Scandinavia, and among immigrant communities in North America.

Dilling Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Dilling Surname

Elizabeth Dilling

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Scandinavian
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 16th century German and Scandinavian records
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

25 soldiers with the Dilling surname found in Civil War records.

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