Mullins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Mullins 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 Mullins, are metonymic, meaning that they refer to some object associated with the profession. Mullins 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 Mullins family

The surname Mullins 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 Mullins family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mullins research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1289, 1341, 1428, 1645 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Mullins History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mullins 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 Mullins family

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Mullins World Ranking

In the United States, the name Mullins is the 330^th most popular surname with an estimated 82,071 people with that name. 7 However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Mullins is ranked the 283^rd most popular surname with an estimated 158 people with that name. 8 And in Australia, the name Mullins is the 832^nd popular surname with an estimated 4,721 people with that name. 9

Migration of the Mullins family to Ireland

Some of the Mullins 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.

Mullins migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mullins Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mrs. Alice Mullins, (d. 1621), (nee Atwood), who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620 aboard the ship "Mayflower"
Mr. Joseph Mullins, (1606-1621), who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620 aboard the ship "Mayflower"
William Mullins, (1572-1621), who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620 aboard the "Mayflower", shoemaker 10
Priscilla Mullins, who landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620 aboard the ship "Mayflower", married in 1621 to become Priscilla Alden
James Mullins, who arrived in Virginia in 1663 10
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Mullins Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Mullins, aged 26, who landed in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1803 10
Michael Mullins, aged 18, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1824 10
John, Patrick and Timothy Mullins, who settled in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860

Mullins migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mullins Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Matthew Mullins, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1752

Mullins Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Miss. Ellen Mullins, aged 6 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Avon" departing 19th May 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 26th July 1847 but she died on board 11
Mr. John Mullins who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Avon" departing 19th May 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 26th July 1847 but he died on board 11
Miss. Julia Mullins, aged 1 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Avon" departing 19th May 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 26th July 1847 but she died on board 11
Mrs. Mary Mullins, aged 50 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Saguenay" departing 5th June 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 22th August 1847 but she died on board 11
Mrs. Mary Mullins, aged 29 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Avon" departing 19th May 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 26th July 1847 but she died on board 11

Mullins migration to Australia +

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

Mullins Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Richard Mullins, English convict who was convicted in Devon, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Dromedary" on 11th September 1819, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 12
Mr. Robert Mullins, (b. 1801), aged 19, Irish shoe maker who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years for pick pocketing, transported aboard the "Dorothy" on 5th May 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he was executed in 1833 13
Mr. John Mullins, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life, transported aboard the "Countess of Harcourt" on 8th April 1821, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 14
Charles Mullins, English convict from Somerset, who was transported aboard the "Asia" on October 22nd, 1824, settling in New South Wales, Australia 15
Mr. Patrick Mullins, (b. 1807), aged 35, Irish groom who was convicted in Chennai (Madras), India for life for desertion from the army, transported aboard the "Flora" in 1829, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died 1831 16
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Mullins 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:

Mullins Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. John Mullins, Australian settler travelling from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia aboard the ship "Bandicoot" arriving in New Zealand in 1846 17
Mr. John Mullins, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Katherine Stewart Forbes" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 9th March 1852 17
Mary Mullins, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Golconda" in 1859
Mr. Thomas Mullins, (b. 1831), aged 32, British farm labourer travelling from London aboard the ship 'Mermaid' arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 16th February 1864 17
Mrs. Mary A. Mullins, (b. 1833), aged 30, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship 'Mermaid' arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 16th February 1864 17
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Mullins migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 18

Mullins Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

George Mullins, who settled in Barbados in 1685

Contemporary Notables of the name Mullins (post 1700) +

Dennis Patrick Mullins (1938-2017), American insurance salesman and politician, Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia
Devin Mullins (b. 1985), Bahamas professional tennis player, bronze medalist at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games
Matt Mullins (b. 1980), American actor, known for his work on Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight (2008-2010)
Major-General Charles Love Jr. Mullins (1892-1976), American Deputy Commanding General 2nd Army (1948-1949) 19
Melinda Mullins (b. 1958), American theater and film actress
Eustace Mullins (b. 1923), American political writer
Aimee Mullins (b. 1976), American athlete, actress, and fashion model
Brian Mullins (1954-2022), Irish Gaelic football manager and player who played football with his local club St Vincent's and was a senior member of the Dublin county team from 1974 until 1985
Mr. Samuel Mullins O.B.E., British Director for London Transport Museum, was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 for services to the London Transport Museum 20
Aimee Mullins (b. 1975), Irish actress, known for her work on Young Ones (2014), Cremaster 3 (2002) and Rob the Mob (2014)
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Mullins family +

Arrow Air Flight 1285

Mr. Steven W Mullins (1964-1985), American Specialist 4th Class from Des Moines, Iowa, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 21

Empress of Ireland

Miss Eileen Mullins (1905-1914), English First Class Passenger from London, England, United Kingdom who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 22
Mrs. Kate Emily Mullins (1875-1914), née Piercy English First Class Passenger from London, England, United Kingdom who survived the sinking on the Empress of Ireland 22
Mr. Albert Edward Mullins (1872-1914), English First Class Passenger from Wimborne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom travelling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 22

Halifax Explosion

Mrs. Annie Mullins (1852-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 23
Mrs. Delilah Mullins (1891-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 23

HMS Cornwall

Stanley William Mullins (d. 1942), British Musician aboard the HMS Cornwall when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 24

HMS Hood

Mr. Edgar W F Mullins (b. 1922), English Ordinary Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Tisbury, Wiltshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 25

The Mullins 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.

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"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
"Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
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State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Asia 1 voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1824 with 9 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1824
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Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance
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