HILLAN
Hillan
Hillan is a surname of British origin, deriving from the Old English words "hyll" meaning 'hill', and "land" meaning 'land'. The surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, especially in England and Scotland.
Origins and History: The earliest known recordings of the surname Hillan date back to the medieval period in England. The surname likely originated as a locational surname for individuals who lived near or on a hill, or in a place with "hill" in its name. Over the centuries, the surname has spread geographically and has been passed down through generations.
Distribution: The distribution of the surname Hillan is most prevalent in regions across England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria. Some pockets of Hillan families can also be found in Scotland.
Notable Individuals:
- John Hillan (b. 1950): A prominent British economist known for his contributions to the field of economic policy analysis.
- Alice Hillan (1890-1972): A dedicated social reformer and activist who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century.
- Dr. Robert Hillan (b. 1965): A respected medical researcher specialising in neurology and brain disorders.
Variants: Variants of the surname Hillan include Hilland, Hillen, and Hillenbrand, each with their own unique history and distribution.
The surname Hillan carries with it a rich heritage and connection to the British landscape, reflecting the importance of land and geography in shaping identities and family histories.
There are approximately 385 people named Hillan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Hillan.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Henry
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Joanne
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sandra
- Sheelagh
Similar and related surnames
- Hiland
- Hila
- Hallan
- Hilal
- Highland
- Hilan
- Hilla
- Hailan
- Hailin
- Halan
- Halane
- Halani
- Halen
- Halien
- Halin
- Halina
- Haline
- Halion
- Hallain
- Hallane
- Hallen
- Hallin
- Hallion
- Hallione
- Hallon
- Halon
- Haulan
- Haulin
- Haulon
- Hawlin
- Haylen
- Haylin
- Hayllan
- Hayllon
- Haylon
- Healan
- Healen
- Healin
- Healion
- Healon
- Heelan
- Heelin
- Heelon
- Helan
- Heleine
- Helen
- Helena
- Helene
- Heleno
- Helin
- Heline
- Hellan
- Hellein
- Hellen
- Hellian
- Hellin
- Hellon
- Hellyn
- Helon
- Heulin
- Hewlin
- Heylen
- Heylin
- Heylyn
- Hilas
- Hilen
- Hillam
- Hilland
- Hillands
- Hillar
- Hillas
- Hillay
- Hilleen
- Hillem
- Hillen
- Hillend
- Hillian
- Hillin
- Hilling
- Hillion
- Hillman
- Hillon
- Hilloran
- Hillun
- Hilne
- Hlina
- Hoellen
- Holan
- Holen
- Holian
- Holien
- Holin
- Holina
- Holine
- Hollan
- Hollana
- Hollen
- Hollewyn
- Hollin
- Hollon
- Hollone
- Holn
- Holne
- Holownia
- Hoolan
- Hoolin
- Houillon
- Houlan
- Houlen
- Houlin
- Howlan
- Howlen
- Howlin
- Hoylan
- Huelin
- Hulan
- Hulen
- Hulena
- Hulian
- Hulin
- Huline
- Hullan
- Hullen
- Hullin
- Hullon
- Hulne
- Hulon
- Hylan
- Hylen
- Hyllen
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.