TheNameDBMiner
MasculineMeaning
An occupational surname meaning 'one who mines' or 'one who works in mines'.
Etymology
Miner is an English occupational surname derived from the Middle English 'miner', referring to someone who extracted minerals or worked in mines. The surname predates its occasional use as a given name.
About the Name Miner
Miner is primarily an occupational surname, occasionally used as a given name in English-speaking regions. It remains relatively uncommon as a first name in contemporary usage.