Hillis
Hillis is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name Hyll, meaning "dweller at the hill." It is also believed to have topographical origins, referring to someone who lived on or near a hill. The name is found in various spellings throughout English history, including Hillys, Hiles, and Hyllys. Early records indicate its presence in several English counties, particularly in the north and west of England. Over centuries, families bearing the Hillis surname emigrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, establishing branches of the family in these new regions.
The name Hillis is not strongly associated with any single prominent historical event or figure that is