MILLERSHIP
Millership
MILLERSHIP is a surname of British origin, primarily found in the regions of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The name is a compound word, derived from the words "Miller" and "ship". "Miller" typically refers to someone who works as a miller, grinding grains into flour, while "ship" might have originally denoted a position of leadership or authority.
The history of the Millership surname can be traced back to medieval times, when occupations often formed the basis of surnames. Families with the surname Millership were likely associated with the operation of mills or held positions of importance within their communities.
Over the centuries, the Millership family name has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by descendants of those early bearers. Today, individuals bearing the surname Millership can be found in different professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
The Millership surname reflects a connection to the traditions and occupations of the past, serving as a reminder of the roles our ancestors played in shaping the communities they belonged to.
There are approximately 748 people named Millership in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,232nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Millership.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- David
- Gary
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Roy
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Julie
- Linda
- Lisa
- Paula
- Susan
- Victoria
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