About Macmillen
The surname Macmillen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacMhaolain," meaning "son of the tonsured one." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tonsure, which was a shaved patch on the crown of the head, typically worn by monks or clergy in medieval times. The surname Macmillen signifies a familial connection to an ancestor who was associated with the religious practice of tonsuring.
The surname Macmillen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macmillen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Macmillen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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