MILLIN
Millin
Millin is a British surname with roots that can be traced back to medieval Scotland. The surname is believed to have originated as a habitational name, derived from the place name ‘Miln’, which referred to a mill or mill farm.
Etymology and Origins
The surname Millin is derived from the Middle English word ‘milne’ or the Old English word ‘mylen’, both of which mean “mill”. In medieval times, those living or working near a mill might have been assigned the surname Millin to distinguish them from others in the community.
Variants and Spelling
Over the centuries, the surname Millin has seen various spelling variations, including Millen, Millan, Millon, and Milne. These differences in spelling can be attributed to factors such as regional dialects and illiteracy.
Notable Individuals
One prominent figure with the surname Millin is Bill Millin (1922–2010), a Scottish bagpiper known for his bravery during World War II. He famously played the bagpipes during the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944, boosting morale among Allied troops.
Distribution
Today, the surname Millin is relatively rare and can be found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in Scotland and England. Migration patterns and historical events have also led to the dispersal of individuals with the surname Millin to various other countries.
There are approximately 836 people named Millin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,495th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Millin.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Darren
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Christine
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Milin
- Milian
- Mellin
- Mallin
- Miline
- Milli
- Millia
- Milline
- Milins
- Millian
- Millie
- Millien
- Millim
- Millinan
- Milliner
- Milling
- Millingh
- Millings
- Millins
- Million
- Millis
- Milnie
- Mouillin
- Mylin
- Mylins
- Mailin
- Maillin
- Mili
- Milie
- Milioni
- Milis
- Millan
- Millany
- Millen
- Milliam
- Millit
- Milln
- Millne
- Milloini
- Milne
- Muillin
- Mullen
- Mallon
- Maylin
- Moylan
- Mullin
- Mylan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.