Posted on: Costilla County, Co Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/Costilla/10083 Surname: Cordova, Espinoza, Benavidez, Sandoval ------------------------- Although your query is asking for the origins of the surname HILERIO and my ancestor's name is a given name of Jose Hilario (spelling?) CORDOVA, it may have some relevance after all. I have learned that everything counts when it comes to investigating and unearthing facts about our ancestors. My grandfather, Jose Hilario Cordova was born in Walsenburg in Huerfano County, Colorado. His family came from Costilla County. The name Hilario is unique to me. I am wondering what the English translation of the name would be and if it references something that you can use as an identifier to a location or job or something of that nature. It may even be a clue to something that I overlooked in my own search. Thanks for asking. Good luck in your own search!