TheNameDBMilholland
TopographicMeaning
A topographic surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'mill' and 'land' or 'hollow,' indicating residence near a mill on a particular type of land.
Etymology
The surname combines 'mill' (from Old English 'myln') with 'hollan' or 'land,' referring to land associated with a mill or a hollow where a mill was located. This topographic surname indicates residence near a mill and became hereditary in medieval England.
About the Milholland Surname
Milholland is an English topographic surname indicating residence near a mill on particular land or in a hollow. The surname is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in English-speaking countries.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and among English diaspora in North America, particularly in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Inez Milholland (American women's suffrage activist and labor advocate)