Hiller

Hiller is a surname of German origin. It is typically regarded as a habitational name for someone who lived on or near a hill, or from a place named with hill-related elements. The name is found in German-speaking regions and among descendants in the United States and other countries.

Notable people with the surname include Stanley Hiller Jr. (1924–2004), an American aviation entrepreneur who founded Hiller Aircraft Corporation and helped advance rotorcraft development, and Arthur Hiller (1923–2016), a Canadian-American film director known for Love Story and other works.

Hiller Aircraft Corporation was an American manufacturer of rotorcraft established by Stanley Hiller Jr. in California. The company produced a range of helicopters and conducted experimental aviation programs, contributing to postwar rotorcraft development in the United States and influencing early civilian and military helicopter concepts.

Hiller Aviation Museum is a museum in San Carlos, California, dedicated to aviation history and to the legacy of the Hiller family’s contributions to flight. It preserves and displays a variety of aircraft, including examples associated with Hiller designs and other notable aviation artifacts, and serves as an educational resource for visitors and students.

In addition to these entities, the name Hiller appears in ordinary surname usage and in the names of institutions and projects connected with aviation history and culture.