MILLERCHIP
Millerchip
Millerchip is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words mylen, meaning mill, and ceap, meaning purchase or barter. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked at or owned a mill.
The earliest known recording of the surname Millerchip dates back to the 17th century in the county of Berkshire, England. Over time, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals bearing the surname Millerchip have been found in a variety of occupations, including millers, farmers, and tradespeople. The surname has remained relatively uncommon, with a small number of bearers found in modern-day Britain.
The Millerchip surname has likely evolved over the centuries, with variations in spelling such as Millchip and Millichip also being recorded. It remains a distinctive and historically significant surname in British genealogy.
There are approximately 352 people named Millerchip in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Millerchip.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- David
- Gary
- Gavin
- Giles
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Emily
- Janet
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Julie
- Kelly
- Laura
- Marjorie
- Rachel
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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