Millay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France
Ireland

Etymology of Millay

What does the name Millay mean?

The name Millay is derived from the French word "mill" + the suffix "et", "ot" + "ay" and is properly pronounced "Mill" + the long vowel "a."

Early Origins of the Millay family

The surname Millay was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where the family has been traced from ancient times.

The family branched into Ile-de-France, Bourgogne, Dauphiné, Lorraine, Savoie, and they became the Barons of Challes and Barons of Faverges. Among the most recognized were: Theodore Millet, Colonel, who was named Knight of the Empire in 1810, then Baron of the Empire in 1813; Jean-François Millet (1814-1875), who was a talented painter, designer, and engraver. Today, parts of France are proud to be associated with such a dedicated family.

Early History of the Millay family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Millay research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1450, 1539, 1572, 1582, 1642, 1679, 1686, 1708 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Millay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Millay Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Millet, Milliet, Millez, Millais, Millay, Millets, Milet, Milez, Milais, Milets, Milay, de Millet and many more.

Early Notables of the Millay family

Theodore Millet, Colonel, Knight of the Empire; Francisque Millet (1642-1679), also known as Jean-François Milée or Millet I, a Flemish/French painter of the Baroque period; and Pierre...
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Millay Ranking

the United States, the name Millay is the 16,816^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Millay migration to the United States +

Millay Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Samuel Millay, aged 19, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "William Nelson" in 1828 2
Elizabeth Millay, aged 56, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "William Nelson" in 1828 2
Joseph Millay, aged 60, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "William Nelson" in 1828 2
John Millay, aged 25, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "William Nelson" in 1828 2
Thomas Millay, aged 29, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "William Nelson" in 1828 2
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Millay migration to Australia +

Millay Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Rvd. P. Millay, Irish settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Ormonde" in 1946 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Millay (post 1700) +

Diana Claire Millay (1935-2021), American actress, best known for her work for her continuing roles on two daytime soap operas, Dark Shadows and The Secret Storm
George Millay (1929-2006), American businessman, founder of SeaWorld and the Wet 'n Wild water parks
Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950), American lyrical poet and playwright and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (1923)
Tamara A. Millay, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri, 1996, 2000, 2004; Candidate for U.S. Senator from Missouri, 1998, 2002 4

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html