Origin, Meaning, And History Of Miller
Miller is a prominent occupational name used to refer to a person involved in the process of milling. Miller is an individual who runs a mill using a device used to grind grains (such as corn or wheat) into flour. Milling was practiced during the hunter-gatherer society in the antiquity. Hence, millers played a crucial role in the advancement of agriculture.
Miller is a modern phrase derived from the Medieval English word mille, which in turn originated from the Old Norse word mylnari or the English word Milner. Millward, which means ‘mill keeper’ in English, was prevalent in southern, western, and central England.
Miller has a long history in Northern Ireland, particularly in County Antrim, when many immigrants from Northern England and Scotland resided in the Ulster plantations during the 17th century.
Some variants of the names in different languages and cultures include Melnyk (Russian/Belarussian/Ukrainian), Meunier (French), Müller or Mueller (German), Mulder, Molenaar (Dutch), Molnár (Hungarian), Molinero (Spanish) and Molinaro, Molinari (Italian).
Joel Miller is a fictional character appearing in Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us video game series. Troy Baker portrays this role in the game using motion capture and voice acting. In the recent TV adaptation, Pedro Pascal plays the role of Joel Miller.
A popular tale within the Aesop’s tales and the renowned Fables of Jean de la Fontaine has the well-known fable named The Miller, his son, and the donkey. In this tale, a father and his son are accompanied by their donkey, and they frequently receive criticism from bystanders for how they handle the animal. The narrative aims to demonstrate that everyone has their own opinions
and that no one can please everyone.
We’re the Millers is a popular crime comedy movie directed by Rawson M. Thurber. The movie was released in 2013 and was starred Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts and Will Poulter in leading roles.
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Famous People With The Name Miller
- Arthur MillerAmerican playwright, essayist and screenwriter, known for his play Death of a Salesman (1949)
- Sienna MillerAmerican-born British actress; BAFTA nominee for Best Actress for her role in The Edge of Love (2008)
- Bode MillerAmerican former World Cup alpine ski racer, considered as the most successful male American alpine ski racer of all time
- George MillerAustralian filmmaker best known for his Mad Max franchise
- Reginald MillerAmerican former professional basketball player, who is named the Indiana Pacers’ greatest player of all time
Miller On The Popularity Chart
Miller has been a prominent name in the US for centuries. Check out the charts below to evaluate its performance over the years.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name Miller has been growing rapidly over the last few decades. In 2021, 467 babies per million shared this name.
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Miller was ranked at 18135 in 2021. Look at the graph for detailedinsights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Miller?
The name Miller means ‘mill worker’ or ‘mill owner.’
2. What is the origin of the name Miller?
Miller has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Miller?
Miller is pronounced as mil-ler.
4. Is Miller a unisex name or more commonly used for boys or girls?
Miller is a gender-neutral given name of English origin; used for both boys and girls. However, it is also popular as a middle name and surname.
5. Are there any famous last names that pair well with the first name Miller?
Since Miller is an English name, it could combine well with several famous English last names. Examples of such name combinations include Miller Anderson, Miller Huggins, Miller Moss, and Miller Green.
6. Is Miller a popular baby name currently?
Miller can be considered a fairly popular name. Since 2011, Miller has been among the top 1000 popular baby boy names in the US. Recently, the name ranked at 601st position in the list of most popular US baby boy names in 2022 (1).
7. What are some nicknames or diminutives for the name Miller?
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