Hillebrand History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished German surname Hillebrand is derived from the German personal name "Hildebrand," which is composed of two elements: "hild," derived from the Old High German "hilja," meaning "fight" or "battle," and "brand," derived from the Old High German "brant," meaning "fire" or "sword." Early Origins of the Hillebrand familyThe surname Hillebrand was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century, the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The Hillebrand family was also seated at Ruckhofen in the Ratisbonne. Early History of the Hillebrand familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hillebrand research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1530, 1614, 1668, 1684, 1745 and 1756 are included under the topic Early Hillebrand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hillebrand Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hidlebrand, Hildebrandt, Hildeprand, Hildeprandt, Hiltebrande, Hiltebrand, Hillenbrand and many more. Early Notables of the Hillebrand familyAnother 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hillebrand Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hillebrand Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Hillebrand Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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