There are
642
Hillestads in the USA
Hillestad is the
35096th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hillestad

OleHillestad

Ole Hillestad was a Norwegian businessman and politician who served as Minister of Trade and Shipping from 1965 to 1971.

LisbetHillestad

Lisbet Hillestad is a Norwegian former cross-country skier who won a bronze medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

KariHillestad

Kari Hillestad is a Norwegian writer and actress known for her work in the Norwegian comedy series 'UHU!'.

LarsHillestad

Lars Hillestad is a Norwegian music producer and composer, known for his work with various Norwegian artists and bands.

EspenHillestad

Espen Hillestad is a Norwegian former ice hockey player who represented Norway in international competitions.

GunillaHillestad

Gunilla Hillestad is a Swedish historian and writer, specializing in medieval Scandinavian history and culture.

BjørnHillestad

Bjørn Hillestad is a Norwegian visual artist known for his paintings and sculptures inspired by nature and the human form.

KnutHillestad

Knut Hillestad is a Norwegian journalist and author known for his investigative reporting and non-fiction books.

AnnaHillestad

Anna Hillestad is a Norwegian violinist known for her performances as a soloist and chamber musician.

FrodeHillestad

Frode Hillestad is a Norwegian audio engineer and record producer who has worked with numerous Norwegian and international artists.

Hillestad Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hillestad' is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the combination of the elements 'hildr' meaning 'battle' and 'stad' meaning 'place'. It is a locational surname indicating someone from a place named Hillestad.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hillestad' is primarily found in Norway, particularly in the regions of Aust-Agder, Vest-Agder, and Rogaland. It is less common in other Scandinavian countries and rare in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hillestad' include 'Hilstad' and 'Hillestø'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Hillestad' have primarily been within Norway and other Scandinavian countries. There may have been minor migrations to other countries, but they are not significant.