As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

A mill. In Gaelic Muileann also signifies a mill; in Welsh, Milain implies firmness, fixedness of purpose.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Patronymica Britannica (1860)

MILNE. MILNES. O. Eng. miln, mcbi, and mulne, a mill. Tlie forms in H.R. are Atte Melne, Atte Mille, De Molendino, and there is also one Alexander de Molendin'Aureo — "Alexander of the Golden Mill." There is a sept or clan of Milne in Koxbnrghshire.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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