Milne

Milne is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English or Middle English word for mill, and traditionally an occupational name for a miller. Variants include Mylne, Millne, and Milnes. The name is common in the United Kingdom and has spread to other English-speaking regions, including North America and Australasia.

Notable people with the surname include A. A. Milne (1882–1956), an English author best known for creating the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, and John Milne (1850–1913), an English geophysicist and co-inventor of the modern seismograph, whose work helped advance the study of earthquakes in Japan and elsewhere.

Milne appears in geographic names as well, such as Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea, a coastal region whose name is associated with Milne Bay. The province’s name reflects its coastal geography and historical exploration in the area.

Overall, Milne is primarily recognized as a surname with historical ties to the milling trade, notable literary and scientific figures, and presence in geographic names.