| ![Show Contents]() Mullings History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of MullingsWhat does the name Mullings mean? The name Mullings 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 Mullings, are metonymic, meaning that they refer to some object associated with the profession. Mullings 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 Mullings familyThe surname Mullings 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 Mullings familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mullings research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1289, 1341, 1428, 1645 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Mullings History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mullings Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mullin, Mullis, Mullen, Mullins, Mullens, Mullings, Molins, Millen, Millin and many more. Early Notables of the Mullings familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mullings Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mullings Rankingthe United States, the name Mullings is the 11,333rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 7 Migration of the Mullings family to IrelandSome of the Mullings 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.
| Mullings migration to the United States | + |
Mullings Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joseph Mullings, aged 24, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Toronto" in 1842 8
- Sarah Jane Mullings, aged 22, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Toronto" in 1842 8
- Thomas Mullings, aged 19, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Sir Robert Peel" in 1850 8
- John Mullings, aged 35, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Sir Robert Peel" in 1850 8
- James Mullings, aged 35, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "James Wright" in 1852 8
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Mullings Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- William Mullings, aged 37, Welsh settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cymric" in 1903 8
- Richard B. Mullings, aged 34, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "New York" in 1906 8
- Wilhelmina D. Mullings, aged 27, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "New York" in 1906 8
| Mullings migration to Australia | + |
Mullings Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Mrs. Mullings, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Orontes" in 1903 9
- Mr. Mullings, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Orontes" in 1903 9
- A. Mullings, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orvieto" in 1910 9
- Jessie Mullings, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orvieto" in 1910 9
- J. Mullings, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Largs Bay" in 1923 9
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mullings (post 1700) | + |
- Leith Mullings, American author, anthropologist and professor
- Darren Mullings (b. 1987), English professional footballer
- Patrick "Schoolboy" Mullings (b. 1970), English amateur bantamweight and professional super bantam/feather/super featherweight boxer
- Frank Mullings (1881-1953), English tenor with Sir Thomas Beecham's Beecham Opera Company
- Keith Mullings (1968-2021), Jamaican professional super welterweight boxer, WBC Light Middleweight boxing champion (1997-1999)
- Emma Mullings, Australian television presenter, radio announcer and producer
- Steve Mullings (b. 1982), Jamaican former sprint athlete
- Seymour St. Edward "Foggy" Mullings OJ CD (1931-2013), Jamaican politician, Deputy Prime Minister
- Daniel Mullings (b. 1991), Canadian basketball player
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- 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/
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- National Archives of Australia retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au
 |
