Muellers

Muellers is a surname of German origin. It represents the plural or anglicized form of Müller, an occupational surname meaning miller. The spelling Muellers is common in English-speaking countries where the umlaut is replaced by ue, and where adding -s can signal a family or lineage.

The name is found in regions with German heritage, including Germany, Austria, and communities in the United States and Canada, reflecting historical migrations in the 19th and 20th centuries. Variations of the name include Mueller, Mullers, and Muell ers with different transliterations, reflecting diverse genealogical and regional practices. In North America, the -s ending often signals a family name denoting the Muellers as a group or clan within a community.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Muellers have contributed to various fields, such as sports, science, business, and public service. Because Muellers is closely related to the more common Müller/Mueller forms, it frequently appears in genealogical records and censuses with multiple spellings. The name is typically pronounced with a German vowel quality, though local pronunciations in English-speaking regions may vary.

Overall, Muellers belongs to a family of surnames derived from the occupation of milling, and its usage reflects broader patterns of Germanic surnames adapted through migration and language change.