TheNameDBTiller
OccupationalMeaning
One who tills or cultivates the soil.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'tilian,' meaning to work or cultivate land. The suffix '-er' denotes an occupational agent.
About the Tiller Surname
An occupational surname indicating someone engaged in agricultural labor or land cultivation. The name reflects the importance of farming in medieval English society.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Terence Tiller (poet), George Henry Tiller (physician)