Miller Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Miller surname: its meaning, its roots in England, Scotland & Germany, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Miller name
Miller is an occupational name for a person who ran a grain mill, an important and often prosperous role in the medieval village. In America it also absorbed thousands of German Müllers and Dutch Mollers who anglicized their names. It ranks among the ten most common surnames in the United States.
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This overview covers the Miller name in England, Scotland & Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Canada and Germany; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Miller name FAQ
What does the Miller name mean?
Grain miller. Common variants include Millar, Milner, Müller.
Where does the Miller surname come from?
It originates in England, Scotland & Germany, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Germany.
Is there a Miller coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Miller crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Miller coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; US Census Bureau 2010; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).