HILDER
Hilder
Hilder is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Hylda," which means "battle" or "strife." The surname Hilder is classified as a patronymic name, indicating descent from an ancestor named Hylda.
Distribution
The surname Hilder is most commonly found in the southern and eastern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Kent, Sussex, and Essex. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Hilder have dispersed to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable Individuals
One notable individual bearing the surname Hilder is Brian Hilder (1937–2013), a respected British engineer known for his contributions to the field of civil engineering. He played a pivotal role in the design and construction of several notable infrastructure projects in the UK.
Trivia
- The surname Hilder has varied spellings over the centuries, including Hilders and Hilderus.
- Some branches of the Hilder family have adopted different spellings, such as Hylder or Hielder, due to phonetic variations and evolving language conventions.
References
- P. H. Reaney, "A Dictionary of English Surnames," Oxford University Press, 2005.
- Family records and genealogical databases.
There are approximately 915 people named Hilder in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,898th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Hilder.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Terry
- Thomas
- Tim
Female
- Christine
- Emma
- Julie
- Karen
- Katherine
- Katie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan