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Mueller

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Name — A German surname, an anglicized spelling of Müller, meaning "miller."

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Etymology

From German Müller ("miller"); a doublet of Miller.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mueller” mean?

The word “Mueller” means a German surname, an anglicized spelling of Müller, meaning "miller.".

How do you pronounce “Mueller”?

“Mueller” is pronounced MUH-luh (/ˈmʌlɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mueller” in a sentence?

Here is “Mueller” used in a sentence: “Robert Mueller led a major investigation in the United States.”

What part of speech is “Mueller”?

“Mueller” is a name.

Where does the word “Mueller” come from?

The word “Mueller” comes from German. From German Müller ("miller"); a doublet of Miller.

Is “Mueller” a common word?

“Mueller” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What is the difference between Mueller and Müller?

Mueller and Müller refer to the same German surname meaning "miller"; Mueller is the anglicized spelling used to replace the umlaut when the name is written without German diacritics. Both spellings represent the same name and pronunciation origin.

Why is Mueller spelled with "ue" instead of "ü"?

Mueller uses "ue" instead of the German umlaut "ü" because English typography and keyboards traditionally lack umlaut characters, so "ue" became the standard anglicized substitution. This is a common convention applied to many German surnames when written in English-speaking countries.

Related words

Muller Müller

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