Miller

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Today, Miller is a rare name (popularity 37/100).

It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.

The name 'Miller' is an occupational surname of English origin, referring to someone who operated a grain mill. It comes from the Middle English term 'mille' or 'mille(n)', which itself derives from the Old English 'mylen', rooted in the Latin 'molina' (mill). The name was often given to individuals who worked as millers, a vital profession in medieval communities. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.