TheNameDBMillner
OccupationalMeaning
One who operates a mill or works in the milling trade.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'myln' (mill) combined with the agent suffix '-er', indicating a person who operates or works at a mill. The German variant Müller follows the same etymological pattern.
About the Millner Surname
A common English and German occupational surname indicating someone who worked at a mill. The name has been well-documented since medieval times and remains moderately common in English-speaking countries.
Distribution
Found throughout England and Germany, with significant populations in North America and Australia.
Notable Bearers
Unknown