Milburn (surname)

Milburn is a surname of English origin. It is a locational surname, derived from a place name meaning "mill stream" or "mill brook." The name is composed of the Old English elements mylen meaning "mill" and burna meaning "stream" or "brook."

The surname is most common in northern England, particularly in the counties of Northumberland and Durham. It is thought that the earliest bearers of the name likely lived near a mill stream in these regions.

Variations of the name include Milbourne, Milborn, and Millburn.

Notable people with the surname Milburn include:

• Alan Milburn (born 1957), British Labour Party politician
• Jackie Milburn (1924–1988), English footballer
• Stan Milburn (1926–2010), English footballer
• Thomas Milburn (disambiguation), various people

The surname Milburn is associated with a coat of arms, although specific variations exist for different families bearing the name.