Stilt

Occupational

Meaning

One who walks on stilts or derives from a place associated with stilts.

Etymology

From Old English or Middle English 'stilt,' referring to the wooden poles used for walking. The surname may also derive from a topographic feature or occupation.

About the Stilt Surname

A rare occupational surname possibly referring to someone who made or used stilts. The exact occupational context remains uncertain.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.

Stilt Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Stilt Surname