Milner

Milner Meaning & Origin

About Milner
The surname Milner is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a miller, someone who operated a mill for grinding grain into flour. The name is derived from the Middle English word "milne," meaning mill, and the suffix "-er," denoting someone who performs a specific action or occupation. As a surname, Milner signifies an ancestor who worked as a miller, highlighting their occupation and connection to the milling industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Milner: 12,153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLNR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 L N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɪlnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Milner in Braille

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

The name Milner in braille

How to sign the name Milner using Sign Language

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

The name Milner in sign language

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