MULLENDER
Mullender
Overview
Mullender is a surname of British origin that is typically found in the counties of Essex and Suffolk. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English word "mulinere," meaning a miller, indicating that the earliest bearers of the surname were likely millers by trade.
History
The Mullender surname has ancient roots in England, dating back to the medieval period. The first recorded instance of the name was in the 13th century in the historical records of Essex. Over the centuries, the Mullender family spread to other parts of England, with concentrations of the surname found in Suffolk and neighbouring counties.
Variants
Variants of the Mullender surname include Mollender, Mullender, Mullinder, and Mollinder. These variations may have developed over time due to regional accents and dialects.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals bearing the Mullender surname include:
- Joe Mullender: A professional boxer from Essex known for his achievements in the middleweight division.
- John Mullender: A renowned historian specialising in English medieval history, particularly the role of millers in medieval society.
There are approximately 530 people named Mullender in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Mullender.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Andy
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Nik
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Amy
- Anne
- Helen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Susan