Milne Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Milne

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Milne Motto Translated
Surname Notables

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Origin Displayed: English

Where did the English Milne family come from? What is the English coat of arms/family crest? When did the Milne family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

The Milne surname is derived from the Old English word "mylen," which means "mill." As such, it was likely originally an occupational name for a miller, or perhaps for someone who lived near a mill.

Spelling variations of this family name include: Milne, Milnes, Miln, Mylne and others.

First found in Roxburghshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Milne settled in Jamaica in 1774; William Milne settled in Philadelphia in 1774; Sarah and Joseph Milne settled in New York in 1823 with their two children..

Motto Translated: As much by art as strength.

For more information on the last name Milne, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

Some noteworthy people of the name Milne

A A Milne (1882-1956), English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems
Edward Arthur Milne (1896-1950), English astrophysicist
John Milne (1859-1913), English seismologist
Private William Johnstone Milne (1892-1917), Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War
Kenneth Milne, Australian Architect
John Milne, Canadian Engineer
Maurice Milne, Director General
Alisdair Milne, Television Director
Alexander Milne, British Diplomat

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Milne family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Milne coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Milne genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Symbolism

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The Milne Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Milne Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.