millan

Millan is a surname of Iberian origin that is widely encountered in Spanish-speaking countries and in communities with historical ties to Spain and Portugal. The form without diacritics, Millan, is common in English-speaking contexts, while Millán remains the standard spelling in Spain and much of Latin America. In some cases, Millán is also used as a given name, though this is much less common.

Through migration and colonial-era settlement, the surname spread to the Philippines and to the Americas. In genealogical and onomastic sources, Millán is often described as a patronymic or toponymic surname, linked to regions where the root name Millán or similar forms were used. Spelling variants vary by language and period, reflecting shifts in orthography and localization.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Millán have contributed to politics, sports, science, and the arts across Spanish-speaking regions and global diaspora communities. The name also appears in literature and media as a surname that signals Hispanic heritage, and it is found among communities that preserve Spanish naming traditions.

See also: Milan, a city and a common toponym that can be confused with Millán/Millant in some texts, and Millán, a surname entry that covers related spellings and distributions.