Milman

Milman is a surname of English origin popular in the United Kingdom. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent and is derived from the Old English pre-7th Century personal name "Myln", meaning "a mill", and "mann", a Saxon and Old English word for a man. Therefore, the surname Milman can be translated to mean "the miller", and was originally given as an occupational name to those who worked in or owned a mill.

Variants of the surname Milman include Milleman, Millman, and Millam. The name is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Hampshire, Sussex, and Wiltshire.

Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Milman have played various roles within British society, including millers, farmers, merchants, and tradespeople. The name has also been associated with notable figures in British history, such as Sir William Milman, a prominent lawyer and politician in the 18th century.

Today, the surname Milman continues to be found in the United Kingdom and in regions across the world where British descendants have settled. As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of Milman have evolved over time, but its historical connection to milling and its Anglo-Saxon roots remain an important part of British genealogy and heritage.

There are approximately 127 people named Milman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Milman.

Surname type: Occupational name

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

  • Brian
  • Daniel
  • Darrell
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Jordan
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Robert
  • Thomas

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Alice
  • Carla
  • Emma
  • Hilary
  • Katharine
  • Lisa
  • Lynne
  • Margaret
  • Nicole
  • Patricia
  • Rosemary
  • Sarah
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

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