TheNameDBHILLIARD
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Hilliard, a Germanic name meaning 'battle hard'.
Etymology
Derived from the Old Germanic elements 'hild' (battle) and 'hard' (hard, brave). The name became established as a surname through patronymic descent in medieval England.
About the HILLIARD Surname
Originally a given name in Anglo-Saxon England, Hilliard became hereditary as a surname during the medieval period. The name is particularly associated with the renowned Hilliard family of portrait miniaturists in Renaissance England.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Hilliard family of Elizabethan miniaturists