Mills - Last Names

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Mills

/mɪlz/

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Meaning

One who works at or lives near a mill

Represents industriousness, reliability, and connection to foundational labor and community infrastructure.

Symbolism

Embodies productivity, function, and continuity; symbolizes the turning of cycles, both mechanical and metaphorical, such as progress and legacy.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'milne', itself from Old English 'mylen', meaning 'mill'. The surname was originally occupational, denoting someone who operated or lived by a grain mill.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Mills is an occupational surname historically given to those who worked at or own

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