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Surname meaning

Miller

“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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