Miller

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Miller originates as an Old English occupational name meaning a “miller” as in a “mill worker” or “grain grinder.” However, in the 19th century, the name evolved into a given name in its own right.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census ^[1], Miller ranked as the 7th most popular last name.

According to the Social Security Administration ^[1], in the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boy's names every year from 1880 (788th) through 1931 (799th), as well as 1933 (795th) through 1938 (792nd) and 1940 (975th) and 1943 (981st), but not since.

FACTS

• “Miller” is a given middle name of a child of celebrity David Duchovny. ^[1]
• “Miller” is a name bestowed upon locations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Virginia, USA.

NAMESAKES

• “Miller’s Crossing” is a 1990 crime drama film written and directed by the Coen brothers and starring Gabriel Byrne. ^[1]
• “The Miller's Tale” is the second of the 14th century “Canterbury Tales” written by Geoffrey Chaucer. ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Miller James Huggins – Former professional baseball player (second baseman) who led the National League in walks four times, won three World Series Championships in 1923, 1927 and 1928 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964. ^[1]
• Arthur Asher Miller – Primarily a 20th century American playwright (who died in 2005) who is widely known for such works as “Death of a Salesman,” which was later adapted into a film starring Dustin Hoffman as Willy Loman. The 1949 play was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for drama as well as a Tony Award for best play. ^[1]
• Cheryl D. Miller – Former professional basketball player who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995. ^[1]
• Dennis Miller – American comedian and television personality who has hosted various talk shows on HBO and CNBC. ^[1]
• Jason Miller – American playwright who won a Pulitzer Prize for “That Championship Season” in 1973. Additionally, the actor appeared as Father Damien Karras in the 1973 movie “The Exorcist” for which he was nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role.” ^[1]

NOTES

OTHER MILLER'S

Miller Samuel, Miller Abraham, Miller Adole, Miller Aegelweard, Miller Akins, Miller Akissi, Miller Alexander, Miller Alfred, Miller Alicia, Miller Allen, Miller Amanda, Miller Amber, Miller Amick, Miller Amy, Miller Andrew, Miller Andy, Miller Angel, Miller Angela, Miller Angie, Miller Anglin, Miller Aaron, Miller Abel, Miller Adam, Miller Adrian, Miller Al, Miller Allison, Miller Alston, Miller Amelia, Miller Anderson, Miller Andrews, Miller Angelia, Miller Angle, Miller Anita, Miller Allihole, Miller Abrams, Miller Adair, Miller Adams, Miller Alan, Miller Alex, Miller Aliveona, Miller Allie, Miller Alvarenga, Miller Alvis, Miller Alyson, Miller Amara, Miller Andrada, Miller Andre, Miller Andrea, Miller Ann, Miller Adriana, More results

Author: Rich Kachold