How common is the Hilmann surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Hilmann in the United States.

Hilmann

Q: What does the surname Hilmann mean?

The surname Hilmann means "A person named Hil or a servant of someone named Hil, or a dweller on hills.". It is of German origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

A person named Hil or a servant of someone named Hil, or a dweller on hills.

Etymology

Derived from a Germanic personal name 'Hil' combined with 'mann' (man, servant), or from 'hügel' (hill) with 'mann'. The surname reflects German naming conventions combining personal names or topographic features with 'mann'.

About the Hilmann Surname

A German surname combining either a personal name or topographic element with 'mann' (man), following common Germanic naming patterns. The surname is relatively uncommon and primarily found in German-speaking areas.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities.

Notable Bearers

People with the Hilmann Surname

Claire Hilmann

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 2,000