Millan

Millan is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "MacGhille Fhaolain", meaning "son of the servant of St Fillan". St. Fillan was a 7th-century Irish missionary who became the patron saint of the mentally ill.

The Millan surname is believed to have first emerged in Scotland and has spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. Variants of the surname include Macmillan and MacMillan.

Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Millan have been found in various walks of life including politics, literature, and the arts, contributing to the cultural tapestry of the British Isles.

Notable individuals with the surname Millan include:

  • Harold Macmillan, a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from 1957 to 1963.
  • Ian Millan, a Scottish poet known for his poems and works on the Scots language.

The surname Millan continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the heritage and history of this ancient Scottish name.

There are approximately 705 people named Millan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,655th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Millan.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Charles
  • Christopher
  • Craig
  • David
  • Henry
  • James
  • Jason
  • John
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Tony

Female

  • Beverley
  • Catherine
  • Diana
  • Dolores
  • Elizabeth
  • Jacqueline
  • Jean
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Sarah
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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