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Early Origins of the Stiltner family

The surname Stiltner was first found in Wiltshire where Stille was a tenant listed there prior to the Conquest. 1

The Domesday Book in 1086 A.D. lists Aluuinus Stilla in Hampshire. 2 Lefwinus Stille was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1166 is Sussex and Richard le Stille was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275. 3

Years later, the Subsidy Rolls of 1332 list John atte Stille in Worcestershire. 3 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list Walter Stille in Oxfordshire.

Early History of the Stiltner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stiltner research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1451, 1511, 1543, 1577, 1591, 1593 and 1608 are included under the topic Early Stiltner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stiltner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stille, Still, Stills, Stillie, Stylle and others.

Early Notables of the Stiltner family

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Stiltner Ranking

In the United States, the name Stiltner is the 3,566th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 4


United States Stiltner migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stiltner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Iris Stiltner, aged 0, who landed in America, in 1919
  • Isabella Stiltner, aged 24, who settled in America, in 1919

Contemporary Notables of the name Stiltner (post 1700) +

  • Ira Stiltner, American actor, best known for his role in The Big Chill


  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
  3. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  4. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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