Summary

Surname MILLARD has English origins and is derived from the medieval personal name Mil(l)ard, which is composed of the elements 'mil', meaning 'gracious' or 'merciful', and 'hard', meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'. The surname has a rich history and can be traced back to the 12th century.
There are
12843
Millards in the USA
Millard is the
2805th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Millard

MillardFillmore

Millard Fillmore was the 13th president of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853. He played a key role in the Compromise of 1850, which temporarily defused tensions over slavery.

MillardMitchell

Millard Mitchell was an American character actor who appeared in over 50 films and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the film 'My Six Convicts'.

MillardPowers

Millard Powers is an American bassist, singer, and musician known for his work with the alternative rock band Counting Crows.

MillardKaufman

Millard Kaufman was an American novelist and screenwriter, best known for co-creating the character Mr. Magoo and writing the screenplay for the film 'Bad Day at Black Rock'.

MillardTydings

Millard Tydings was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Maryland from 1927 to 1951. He was a key proponent of the Tydings War Relief Act.

MillardSimpson

Millard Simpson was an American politician who served as the 34th Governor of Wyoming from 1955 to 1959. He was known for his conservative political views.

MillardHampton

Millard Hampton is a retired American track and field athlete who won a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

MillardPruitte

Millard Pruitte was an American actor known for his role as 'Hank Gannon' on the soap opera 'One Life to Live'.

MillardHarmon

Millard Harmon was a United States Army general who served as the Deputy Commander in Chief of the Pacific Ocean Areas during World War II.

MillardFuller

Millard Fuller was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who co-founded the organization Habitat for Humanity.

Millard Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Millard' is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name 'Milleweard', which means 'brave strength'. It may also come from the occupational name for someone who operated a 'mill hard' or difficult mill.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Millard' is most commonly found in the United States, with significant presence in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Millard' include 'Millard', 'Millerd', and 'Millward'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the name 'Millard' is associated with English settlers and their descendants.