HILLIAM
Hilliam
Origins:
Hilliam is an English surname of patronymic origin, derived from the given name William. The name William itself comes from the Old Norman name Williame, a form of the Old French name Guillaume, which in turn is derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, composed of the elements "wil", meaning desire, and "helm", meaning helmet or protection.
Distribution:
The surname Hilliam is found predominantly in the south-western counties of England, particularly in Cornwall and Devon. However, individuals bearing this surname can be found scattered throughout the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British emigrants have settled.
Notable Individuals:
The Hilliam surname does not have widely recognized notable individuals associated with it in history. However, it is possible that individuals with this surname have made valuable contributions in various fields, though their achievements may not be widely documented.
Variants:
Variants of the Hilliam surname include variations in spelling such as Hillam and Gilliam, which may have arisen based on regional accents or dialectal differences.
There are approximately 291 people named Hilliam in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Hilliam.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alex
- Alexander
- Craig
- David
- Edmund
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Tim
Female
- Amanda
- Bobbie
- Brenda
- Deborah
- Helen
- Janet
- Katie
- Lesley
- Mary
- Sarah