MILLAGE
Millage
Millage is a surname of English origin, typically found in the southern regions of England. The etymology of the surname Millage can be traced back to the Old English word "mil", meaning "mile", and the suffix "-age", which may have denoted someone who lived a mile away from a particular place or someone responsible for maintaining milestone markers.
The earliest recorded instances of the Millage surname date back to medieval times, with variations such as Milage and Milidge appearing in historical records. Over the centuries, the surname has spread across England and beyond, carried by families who may have worked as farmers, labourers, or tradespeople.
Famous individuals bearing the surname Millage are scarce, but the name has persisted through generations as a marker of heritage and identity. Today, people with the surname Millage can be found not just in the United Kingdom but also in countries around the world, a testament to the diaspora of English families over the centuries.
There are approximately 70 people named Millage in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Millage.