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Müller History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany
Israel

The Müller family name has long been found in region known today as the Netherlands. It is unclear whether the name moved to the region from Germany, or arose independently in Holland. Müller is an occupational name for a miller, derived from the Old Germanic "Mulinari."

Early Origins of the Müller family

The surname Müller was first found in Southern Germany, where they were established in the Middle Ages. The name is the German form of the Latin name "Molinarius," "Mulinari" in Old German. The modern form of the name, Mueller, is documented early on in the chronicles of Swabia, wherein the knight Conrad von Husen is noted as having become known as Mueller for his ownership of a mill.

Early History of the Müller family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Müller research. Another 238 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1610, 1630, 1668, 1670, 1676, 1693, 1752 and 1807 are included under the topic Early Müller History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Müller Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mueller, Muller, Mueler, Muler, Miller, Moeller, Moller, Muellner, Milner, Molner, Molenauer, Molenaar and many more.

Early Notables of the Müller family

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Müller World Ranking

In the United States, the name Müller is the 1,345^th most popular surname with an estimated 22,383 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Müller is ranked the 37^th most popular surname with an estimated 46,841 people with that name. 2 And in Australia, the name Müller is the 352^nd popular surname with an estimated 10,247 people with that name. 3 New Zealand ranks Müller as 720^th with 992 people. 4 Netherlands ranks Müller as 98^th with 10,432 people. 5 South Africa ranks Müller as 136^th with 42,695 people. 6

Müller migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Müller Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Anneken Pietersen Muller, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1656 7

Müller Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Mr. Fredrich Wilhelm Muller, (d. 1751), who arrived in Georgia in 1736 aboard the ship "London Merchant" 7
Mrs. Anna Christina Muller, who arrived in Georgia in 1736 aboard the ship "London Merchant" 7
Mr. Johann Simon Muller, (1719-1737), who arrived in Georgia in 1736 aboard the ship "London Merchant" 7
Mr. Paul Johann Muller, (1721-1775), who arrived in Georgia in 1736 aboard the ship "London Merchant" 7
Miss Margaretha Muller, (1724-1773), who arrived in Georgia in 1736 aboard the ship "London Merchant" 7
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Müller Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Conrad Muller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1801 7
Eckard Muller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1804 7
Caspar Muller, aged 25, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1804 7
Catharina Margretha Muller, aged 13, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1805 7
Jacob Friederich Muller, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1805
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Müller Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Abraham Muller, aged 19, who landed in America in 1909 7
Adele Muller, who landed in America in 1923 7

Müller migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Müller Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Johann Willhelm Muller, who immigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1751
Barbara Muller, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Clara Muller, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Daniel Muller, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757

Müller migration to Australia +

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

Müller Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Wilhelm Muller, aged 30, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Hermann von Beckerath" 8
Carl Muller, aged 23, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Hermann von Beckerath" 8
Ferdinand Muller, aged 22, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Hermann von Beckerath" 8
Carl Heinrich Muller, aged 21, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Hermann von Beckerath" 8
Frederick Muller, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Victoria" 9
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Contemporary Notables of the name Müller (post 1700) +

Major-General Walter Joseph Muller (1895-1967), American Assistant Chief of Staff (G-4), Army Field Forces (1948) 10
Romeo Muller Jr. (1928-1992), American actor and writer, best known for his 1964 TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Steven Muller, President of Johns Hopkins University from 1972 to 1990
Richard A. Muller (b. 1944), American physicist, University of California, Berkeley
Hermann Joseph Muller (1890-1967), U.S. geneticist (Muller's ratchet) and educator
Herbert J. Muller (1905-1980), American historian, academic, government official and author
Sergeant Joseph E Muller (d. 1945), American Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1946
Hermann Joseph Müller (1890-1967), American geneticist
Robby Müller (1940-2018), Dutch cinematographer best known for his collaborations with film director Wim Wenders and Jim Jarmusch
Johan Arnoldus "Hans" Muller (1937-2015), Dutch water polo player at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics
... (Another 34 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Müller family +

Bismarck

Willi Müller (1921-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 11
Rudolf Müller (1922-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 11
Richard Müller (1920-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 11
Oskar Müller (1920-1941), German Maschinengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 11
Peter Müller (b. 1915), German Obermaschinenmast who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck (1941) during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he survived the sinking 11
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Flight 191

Mr. Fred Muller (d. 1979), American passenger from Los Angeles, California, USA, who flew aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash 12

Hindenburg LZ-129

Mr. Richard Müller (1911-1937), German Assistant Chef from Friedrichshafen, Germany, who worked on board the Hindenburg LZ-129 and died in the Airship Fire 13

SS Atlantic

Albert Muller, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
Henry Muller, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
J. H. Muller, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
"Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
"Most Common Last Names in New Zealand." Forebears, https://forebears.io/new-zealand/surnames
"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
"Most Common Last Names in South Africa." Forebears, https://forebears.io/south-africa/surnames
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)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HERMANN VON BECKERATH 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847HermanVonBeckerath.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) VICTORIA 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Victoria.htm
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2014, March 26) Walter Muller. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Muller/Walter_Joseph/USA.html
Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details
Flight 191's Victims - latimes. (Retrieved 2014, April 16) . Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com/1985-08-04/news/mn-4349_1_fort-lauderdale-area
Hindenburg Disaster Passenger List | Airships.net. (Retrieved 2014, April 11) . Retrieved from http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/disaster/hindenburg-passenger-list/