Müller Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Müller name began, what it means, and how your Müller coat of arms is painted.
Origin of the Müller name
Müller is the German occupational name for a miller. Mills were vital, licensed businesses in every German village, so the name arose everywhere independently. It is the most common surname in Germany and Switzerland, and in America it often became Mueller or Miller.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Müller name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Müller name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, Austria and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Müller name FAQ
What does the Müller name mean?
Miller. Common variants include Mueller, Möller, Miller.
Where does the Müller surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Switzerland, Austria and the United States.
Is there a Müller coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Müller crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Müller coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).