Millikin Surname

229,623rd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 1,764 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
United States
Highest density in:
American Samoa

Millikin Surname Definition:

These names are in Gaelic Maolagan, Olr. Maelecan, a double diminutive of moel (-oc-an), 'the little bald or shaven one,' probably in allusion to the ancient Gaelic tonsure. The first form is common in Galloway. Macrath ap Molegan of Wyggetone, who rendered homage in 1296 (Bain, II, p.

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Millikin Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States1,5221:238,14622,806
Canada941:391,97434,739
Australia741:364,80730,412
England571:977,51048,999
New Zealand71:646,90340,014
Denmark41:1,411,17960,800
American Samoa11:55,7583,072
France11:66,422,722504,397
Ghana11:27,020,69223,742
Russia11:144,123,056881,408
Scotland11:5,353,81763,002
Switzerland11:8,212,915156,297
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland1031:43,0083,844
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England461:529,89928,330
Scotland431:87,0524,622
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States5971:84,1188,785

Millikin (12) may also be a first name.

Millikin Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

These names are in Gaelic Maolagan, Olr. Maelecan, a double diminutive of moel (-oc-an), 'the little bald or shaven one,' probably in allusion to the ancient Gaelic tonsure. The first form is common in Galloway. Macrath ap Molegan of Wyggetone, who rendered homage in 1296 (Bain, II, p. 198) is apparently the first of the name recorded in Scotland. As Makerathe Molgan he had his lands restored to him in the same year (ibid., p. 218). Cymric 'ap,' afterwards reduced to A is possibly due to Cymric influence. Thomas Ameligane, a witness in Dumfries, 1477 ( Edgar, p. 227), may be Thomas Arnul-igane, chaplain and notary public at Wigtown, 1485 (RMS., II, 1024). The name also appears in Perth in 1408 as Milikyn (Milne, p. 58). George Aruligane was burgess of Dumfries, 1510 (RMS., II, 3513), and a Schir William Amuligan, a cleric, is mentioned in the same year (Bucc. MS S., p. 14). Thomas Amuligane, a follower of the earl of Cassilis, had a respite for murder committed by him in 1526 (RSS., I, 3386), Cuthbert Amullekyne of Dempstartoune was "dilaitit of the cryme of adulterie" in 1578 (Trials, I, p. 78), and John Amiligane witnessed a sasine in Dumfries, 1595 (RRM., III, p. 394). John Myllikin, a 'vabster aid and puir,' was buried in Dysart, Fife, at public expense, 1593 (Dysart, p. 41), another Johnne Arnulliekin was hanged in 1612 (Trials, III, p. 223), and John Mulligane, polentarius (i.e. maltster), burgess of Dumfries, was retoured heir in lands in regality of Lyncluden, 1630 (Retours, Kirkcudbright, 183). James Myllighame of Blakmyre was retoured heir of his father in lands in parish of Balmaclellane and Dairy, 1633 (ibid., 200). Robert Mulligane, 'ludimagister' (i.e. master of the play), burgess of Edinburgh, 1649 (Inquis., 3556) is most probably Robert Mulligin designated vulgar (i.e. public) schoolmaster who was married in 1656 (Edinb. Marr.). Thomas Mulliken in Cargat was charged with hamesucken in 1672 (Just. Rec., II, p. 84). Major James Milliken purchased part of the ancient barony of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in 1733, and gave the estate the name of Milliken (Stodart, II, p. 260). Robert Andrews Milliken, the American scientist, is of Scottish descent. Millagain 1684, Milligain 1694, Mulikyn 1480, Mulligine 1668, Mullikine 1662. There is a name (Mulekyn) in the Exchequer Rolls which might be thought a variant of this. The bearers of II, however, were Italians. In 1364 there is an entry of payment to Donatus Mulekyn for ornaments for the king (ER., II, p. 160), and in the thirty-second year of David 11 (1361-62) James or Jacobus Mulekyn "of Florence," probably a relative, was master moneyer (monetarius) in Edinburgh (ibid., II p. xciii).

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

(Celtic) for the Irish 0'Maoil(e)a- cáin, O’Maoil(e)agáin, Grandson or Descendant of Maolacán, Maolagán = the Little Bald or Shaven One, Monk, Disciple [Irish maol, bald, &c. + the double diminutive suff. -ac-án, (for -óc-án,) -ag-án (for -óg-án]

Surnames of the United Kingdom (1912) by Henry Harrison

(Irish) Grandson of Maolagan (little, bald one).

Dictionary of American Family Names (1956) by Elsdon Coles Smith

O'Milligan, an ancient Irish name.

Patronymica Britannica (1860) by Mark Antony Lower

Millikin Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Millikin Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Millikin is more commonly found in The United States than any other country or territory. It may also be rendered as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Millikin? popularity and diffusion

Millikin is the 229,623rd most commonly occurring family name on a global scale, held by approximately 1 in 4,131,262 people. The surname Millikin is mostly found in The Americas, where 92 percent of Millikin are found; 92 percent are found in North America and 92 percent are found in Anglo-North America. Millikin is also the 3,306,491st most commonly used first name on earth, held by 12 people.

The surname is most frequently used in The United States, where it is held by 1,522 people, or 1 in 238,146. In The United States it is most frequent in: California, where 11 percent reside, Michigan, where 11 percent reside and Ohio, where 9 percent reside. Besides The United States this surname occurs in 11 countries. It also occurs in Canada, where 5 percent reside and Australia, where 4 percent reside.

Millikin Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The occurrence of Millikin has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people carrying the Millikin last name expanded 255 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it expanded 124 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Scotland it fell 98 percent between 1881 and 2014.

Millikin Last Name Statistics demography

The religious adherence of those bearing the surname is principally Presbyterian (60%) in Ireland.

In The United States Millikin are 6.14% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 52.91% registered to vote for the party.

The amount Millikin earn in different countries varies somewhat. In United States they earn 0.7% more than the national average, earning $43,451 USD per year and in Canada they earn 6.79% more than the national average, earning $53,056 CAD per year.

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