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Surname meaningMiller
“Miller, one who grinds grain”
OriginEnglish
TypeOccupational
First letterM
Where the name Miller comes from
Miller is a surname of English origin. It is classed as occupational, meaning “miller, one who grinds grain.” The mill was central to every medieval village.
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