The name Hilton (or Hylton) is most famously associated with Hilton Worldwide, a global hospitality giant founded by Conrad Hilton, whose flagship brand is Hilton Hotels & Resorts. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, established in 1944, continues his philanthropic legacy. Beyond hotels, the name appears across dozens of towns, villages, and landmarks worldwide, from Hilton Head Island in South Carolina to Hilton, South Africa, and even the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" prison in Vietnam. Interestingly, the British gambling company Ladbrokes was known as Hilton Group plc from 1999 to 2006. The name also graces educational institutions like Hilton College in South Africa and Hilton High School in New York, and has deep historical roots, including a farm in Norway that was the birthplace of Conrad Hilton's father. This diverse disambiguation page highlights how a single surname can span commerce, geography, and history.