Surnames That Begin with "M"

Most Common Surname Beginning with "M": Miller

The Anglo-Scottish surname Miller claims over twenty-five entries in the Dictionary of National Biography and boasts close to thirty coats of arms. Miller refers to the occupation of corn miller or someone who ran a mill. It is derived from the Olde English word “milne” but also has roots in the Latin word “molere” meaning to grind. These words pre-date the seventh century, as milling is an ancient trade. In medieval times, millers were important because the corn that was milled into flour was an essential part of the economy. Miller started gaining popularity as a surname beginning in the 1300s when tax records started to be recorded and surnames became needed.

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