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Mullin History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

Ireland United States Canada Australia New Zealand

Contemporary Notables Historic Events Related Stories Motto Citations

Mullin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Mullin is most likely occupational in origin; in other words, that is, a name derived from the name of a profession. Many occupational names refer directly to the occupation, but some, like Mullin, are metonymic, meaning that they refer to some object associated with the profession. Mullin comes from the French word "moulin," meaning "a mill:" the first bearer of the name probably worked in a mill, but it is also possible that the name was taken on by some who lived near a mill. 1

"Moulins, is a place in the department of Orne, in Normandy." 2 3

Early Origins of the Mullin family

The surname Mullin was first found in Suffolk where records show Ralph Milun in the Feet of Fines of 1198, and Adam Milun in a record from 1200. Other records show Ralph de Molins in the Pipe Rolls of 1159. A few years later, Laurence atte Mulene was listed in the Writs of Parliament of 1278. 4

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed William de Molyns, Gloucestershire 5 and Gilbert atte Mullane was listed in Somerset, 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 6

Early History of the Mullin family

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Mullin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mullin, Mullis, Mullen, Mullins, Mullens, Mullings, Molins, Millen, Millin and many more.

Early Notables of the Mullin family

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Mullin Ranking

In the United States, the name Mullin is the 3,306^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 7

Migration of the Mullin family to Ireland

Some of the Mullin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 51 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mullin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mullin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jo Mullin, aged 18, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 8
Hugh Mullin, who landed in Maryland in 1678 8

Mullin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Matthew Mullin, who landed in Virginia in 1701 8

Mullin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Susan Mullin, aged 12, who arrived in New York, NY in 1806 8
Jane Mullin, aged 24, who arrived in New York, NY in 1806 8
James Mullin, who landed in America in 1806 8
Charles Mullin, who arrived in Maryland in 1818 8
Fergay Mullin, who arrived in Texas in 1835 8
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Mullin migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mullin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

John Mullin, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1760
Mr. Thomas Mullin U.E., (Mullins) (b. 1745) born in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 he was a Blacksmith by trade, he died in 1799 9
Mrs. Prudence Mullin U.E., (Mullins) (b. 1757) who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 wife of Thomas Mullin, she died in 1791 9
Mr. Barnard Mullin U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 9
Mr. John Mullin U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 9

Mullin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Ann Mullin, who settled in Prince Edward Island sometime between 1800 and 1869
Rose Mullin, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1833
Decia Mullin, aged 22, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833
Edward Mullin, aged 6, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833
Marcus Mullin, aged 10, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833
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Mullin migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Mullin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Mullin, a sawyer, who arrived in New South Wales, Australia sometime between 1825 and 1832
Mr. Thomas Mullin, British convict who was convicted in Portugal for 14 years, transported aboard the "Bengal Merchant" on 13th March 1828, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 10
Mr. James Mullin, (b. 1810), aged 23, English convict who was convicted in Somerset, England for life for larceny, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 27th April 1833, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 11
James Mullin, aged 24, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Admiral Boxer"
John Mullin, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Admiral Boxer"

Mullin migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Mullin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Ann Mullin, aged 34, a servant, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
Michael Mullin, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
Richard Mullin, aged 28, a labourer, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
Mr. Michael Mullin (Wilkins), (b. 1839), aged 23, Scottish farm labourer, from Renfrewshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Queen of Mersey" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 20th October 1862 12
Mrs. Ellen Mullin (Wilkins), (b. 1842), aged 20, Scottish settler, from Renfrewshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Queen of Mersey" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 20th October 1862 12
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Contemporary Notables of the name Mullin (post 1700) +

Eugene "Gene" Mullin (1937-2021), American politician and teacher, Mayor of South San Francisco (1997-1998) and (2001-2002)
William Reed Mullin (1966-2020), American drummer for metal band Corrosion of Conformity (COC)
Kevin Mullin, American politician, Member of the California State Assembly
Willard Mullin (1902-1978), American Reuben Award winning sports cartoonist
John T. "Jack" Mullin (1913-1999), American early pioneer in the field of magnetic tape sound recording
George Joseph Mullin (1880-1944), American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played from 1902 through 1915
Joseph Mullin (1811-1882), New York lawyer and politician, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district (1847-1849)
Hugh P. Mullin (1878-1900), American seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient
Wabash George Mullin (1880-1944), American baseball player
John Michael Mullin (b. 1975), English retired football midfielder who played from 1992 to 2010
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Mullin family +

HMS Royal Oak

Christopher Thomas Mullin (1921-1939), British Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 13

The Mullin Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Mea gloria fides
Motto Translation: Fidelity is my glory.

Citations +

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Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 7th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/bengal-merchant
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 14th July 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/atlas
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
Ships hit by U-boats crew list HMS Royal Oak (08) - (Retrieved 2018 February, 9th) - retrieved from https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship68.html