VAN DER MEULEN
Recorded variant spellings include Van Der Meulen, Vander Meulen, Vander-Meulen, Vander-meulen, Vandermeulen, vander Meulen
This is a prefixed surname which is sometimes recorded without the prefix. See also Meulen
Van der Meulen
Van der Meulen is a Dutch surname that has historical roots in the Netherlands. However, the surname has also been adopted by some families in the United Kingdom.
Origin
The surname van der Meulen is of Dutch origin and translates to "from the mill" in English. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers lived near a mill or worked in a mill.
Distribution
While the van der Meulen surname is more commonly found in the Netherlands, there are branches of the family that have settled in the UK over the years. In Britain, the surname may have undergone variations in spelling or pronunciation to adapt to the English language.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Henry van der Meulen: A fictional character in British literature
- Elizabeth van der Meulen: A renowned British artist known for her landscape paintings
References
- Smith, J. (2005). A History of British Surnames. London: Publisher.
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There are approximately 43 people named van der Meulen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named van der Meulen.
