MILIKEN

Occupational

Meaning

A diminutive form meaning little mill or derived from a place associated with mills.

Etymology

The name combines the Scottish element 'mill' with the diminutive suffix '-kin', common in Scottish and Northern English surnames. This suggests an occupational origin related to mill workers or a topographic origin from a small mill.

About the MILIKEN Surname

A Scottish surname with occupational or topographic roots, likely referring to someone associated with mills. The name has been established in North America since colonial times.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily Scottish origin with significant presence in North America.

MILIKEN Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the MILIKEN Surname