Millard

Meaning

One who operates a mill or grinds grain at a mill.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'myln' (mill) combined with the occupational suffix '-ard', indicating a person associated with mill work. The Norman influence brought similar occupational naming conventions to England after 1066.

About the Millard Surname

A well-established English occupational surname indicating someone who worked at or owned a mill. The name has been documented in English records since the medieval period and remains moderately common in English-speaking countries.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and North America, with secondary populations in Australia and Canada.

Notable Bearers

Fillmore Millard (U.S. President), Ray Millard (actor)

People with the Millard Surname