Millstone

Millstone Meaning & Origin

About Millstone
The surname Millstone is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mylenstan," which means "millstone." It is an occupational surname given to someone who worked with millstones, either as a miller or a millstone maker. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a heavy or burdensome personality, likening them to the weight of a millstone. Overall, the surname Millstone is associated with the milling industry and its related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Millstone is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Millstone: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Millstone based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Millstone is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MLSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0423050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 L S T OW2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙͺlˌstoʊn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MLSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Millstone in Braille

Here's how to represent Millstone in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Millstone in braille

How to sign the name Millstone using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Millstone using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Millstone in sign language

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