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Surname meaningHill
“Lived on or near a hill”
OriginEnglish
TypeLocational
First letterH
Where the name Hill comes from
Hill is a surname of English origin. It is classed as locational, meaning “lived on or near a hill.” One of the most common topographic surnames.
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