TheNameDBMilling
OccupationalMeaning
One who works at a mill or is engaged in the milling trade.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'myln' (mill) with the occupational suffix '-ing', indicating a person associated with milling activities. The suffix -ing can also indicate a place or a person's trade.
About the Milling Surname
An occupational surname indicating someone involved in mill work or grain processing. The name has medieval English origins and remains relatively uncommon in modern records.
Distribution
Found in England and Scandinavian countries, with some presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown