Where Does the Mueller Surname Come From?

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Meaning of the name

Mueller is best understood alongside Müller: both are German spellings of a single family name. Its meaning, shared with Müller, is “Miller”.

Spelling and variants

Records show Mueller as one of the forms Müller took over time. You may also find the name written Möller and Miller.

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