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William Miller was one of the leading English publishers of the early 19th century.
Charles Miller is considered the English father of Brazilian football.
Arthur Miller was the 20th century American playwright.
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The occupational name for a
miller, usually one of the most important men in the village.
The name root is the Old English milne,
from the Latin molere meaning
"to grind."
England. The first recording of the surname was Ralph Muller in the 1296 Sussex tax rolls. However, Miller as a surname has tended to be found more in the north of England. Other surnames for the miller - such as Milner and Millward - developed elsewhere in England. Miller only ranks as the 53rd most common name in England, while its counterpart in Germany - Mueller - has been up there as number one.
Scotland. Miller and Millar names are Scottish. Miller has been very much a Border name, to be found around Dumfries. When the Border region was pacified, many of these Millers moved to Scottish plantations across the Irish Sea in Ulster.
America. Muellers often became Millers in America. Some of the early arrivals were Mennonite Muellers/Millers from Switzerland escaping persecution. Scots Irish Millers also came to America. For this reason the number of Millers in America greatly outnumber those in England.
England. The first recording of the surname was Ralph Muller in the 1296 Sussex tax rolls. However, Miller as a surname has tended to be found more in the north of England. Other surnames for the miller - such as Milner and Millward - developed elsewhere in England. Miller only ranks as the 53rd most common name in England, while its counterpart in Germany - Mueller - has been up there as number one.
Scotland. Miller and Millar names are Scottish. Miller has been very much a Border name, to be found around Dumfries. When the Border region was pacified, many of these Millers moved to Scottish plantations across the Irish Sea in Ulster.
America. Muellers often became Millers in America. Some of the early arrivals were Mennonite Muellers/Millers from Switzerland escaping persecution. Scots Irish Millers also came to America. For this reason the number of Millers in America greatly outnumber those in England.
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- Oliver Miller Homestead. Oliver Miller, an early settler in western Pennsylvania.
- Muller/Miller Family. Mennonite Mullers/Millers.
- Miller US Family History. Miller DNA project.
- Miller Surname Project. Miller DNA.
William Miller was one of the leading English publishers of the early 19th century.
Charles Miller is considered the English father of Brazilian football.
Max
Miller, "the cheeky chappie," was the English variety
perfomer known for his gaudy suits and risque humor.
Keith Miller was an exciting
Australian cricketer of the 1940's and 1950's.Arthur Miller was the 20th century American playwright.
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- 109,000 in the UK (most numerous in Essex)
- 375,000 in America (most numerous in Pennsylvania)
- 100,000 elsewhere (most numerous in Canada)
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