mylne

Mylne is a surname of Scottish origin and is commonly regarded as a variant of Milne, the name associated with a mill. The etymology reflects the Middle English milne, meaning a mill or a miller, indicating an occupational origin for those who owned or worked at a mill.

Geographic distribution and history: The name has strong historical roots in Scotland, particularly in the Lowlands, and appears in English and Irish records from the medieval and early modern periods. Through migration and settlement, bearers of the name spread to other parts of the British Isles and to areas such as North America and Australia, where the spelling sometimes diverged into Milne or Mill.

Spelling variants and related names: Mylne is closely related to Milne, and to other occupational surnames derived from the same word, such as Mill and Mills. The form with the letter y (Mylne) often preserves an older orthography found in historical documents and regional records.

Usage and context: In genealogical and onomastic sources, Mylne is treated as part of the broader Milne family cluster. It is encountered in archival records, census materials, and parish registries, reflecting its long-standing presence in the British Isles and its diaspora.

Notable bearers: The surname has been borne by various individuals across different periods, particularly in Scotland and the wider Anglophone world, contributing to fields such as architecture, law, and the arts. Specific historical figures are typically identified in more detailed genealogical or biographical sources.

See also: Milne (surname) and related occupational names such as Mill and Mills.