Milne

Milne Meaning & Origin

About Milne
The surname Milne is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "mìlne," meaning "mill." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked at or lived near a mill. The name Milne is fairly common in Scotland and can be traced back to medieval times when mills played a significant role in the local economy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Milne: 6,258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,555
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Milne 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 Milne is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 L N
🌐 IPA
/mɪln/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Milne in Braille

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

The name Milne in braille

How to sign the name Milne using Sign Language

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

The name Milne in sign language

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