Dillard - Last Names

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Dillard

/ˈdɪlərd/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the settlement of Dill or from someone who lived near a dill herb patch

Represents ancestral roots and land-based identity, symbolizing connection to place and lineage.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, heritage, and a quiet strength rooted in rural or agricultural origins.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'dill' (the herb) and 'worth' or 'weard' (enclosure or homestead), meaning 'dweller at the dill enclosure' or from a now-lost place named with these elements.

Style & Origin

traditional
american

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Dillard is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the South, where

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