MILWARD
Milward
Milward is an ancient English surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. The name is derived from the Old English personal name 'Mylnweard', which combines the elements 'myln', meaning 'mill', and 'weard', meaning 'guardian' or 'protector'. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been mill guardians or overseers.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Milward dates back to the 11th century in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name spread throughout the country during the Middle Ages, with multiple branches of the Milward family establishing themselves in different regions.
The Milward surname has endured over the centuries, with variant spellings including "Mylnward" and "Millward". The name has featured prominently in various historical records, such as parish registers, census data, and heraldic documents. Notable individuals bearing the Milward surname have made contributions in diverse fields ranging from academia to politics.
Today, the surname Milward persists as a proud symbol of English heritage and ancestry. Families with this surname can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants continuing to honour the legacy of their forebears.
There are approximately 1,589 people named Milward in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,108th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Milward.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Andrea
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Iris
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan