What follows is transcribed from "The Surnames of Scotland" (1943) by George Fraser Black, under the heading for the surname "Millican".
I've expanded out the references as they were included in the text and referenced by Black, so that I included the original text as written, with his original sources in paranthesis so as to not require the reader to refer to a bibliography or references for this entry.
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MILLIGAN, MILLILKEN, MILLIKIN, MILLICAN, MULLIKIN.
I've expanded out the references as they were included in the text and referenced by Black, so that I included the original text as written, with his original sources in paranthesis so as to not require the reader to refer to a bibliography or references for this entry.
The PDF for this book was obtained off Familysearch.org and a link to download a copy of the book is available HERE.
MILLIGAN, MILLILKEN, MILLIKIN, MILLICAN, MULLIKIN.
These names are in Gealic Maolagain,
Old Irish Maelecan, a double diminutive of mael (-oc-an), 'the little
bald or shaven one,' probably in allusion to the ancient Gaelic tonsure.
The first form is common in Galloway. Macrath ap Molegan of Wyggetone, who rendered homage in 1296 (Bain, II, P. 198 - Calendar of documents relating to Scotland preserved in Public Record Office. Edited by Joseph Bain. Edinburgh, 1881-84. 4 v. referred to by ) is apparently the first of the name recorded in Scotland.
As Makerathe Molgan he had his lands restored to him in the same year (ibid., p. 218). Cymric 'ap,' aftwerards reduced to 'A,' is possibly due to Cymric influence.
Thomas Ameligane, a witness in Dumfries, 1744 (Edgar, P.227 - An introduction to the history of Dumrfries by Robert Edgar. Dumfries, 1915. Written c.1746) may be Thomas Amuligane, chaplain and notary public at Wigtown, 1485 (RMS, II, 1624 - Reistrum magni sigilli regnum Scotorum. The register of the great seal of Scotland. v. 1-11 (1306-1668). Edinburgh, 1882-1914. Cited by volume and number of document.)
The name also appears in Perth in 1468 as Milikyn (Milne, p. 58 - The Blackfriars of Perth; the chartulary and papers of their house, edited with introduction by Robert Milne. Edinburgh, 1893).
George Amuligane was burgess of Dumfries, 1810 (RMS, II, 3513 - Reistrum magni sigilli regnum Scotorum. The register of the great seal of Scotland. v. 1-11 (1306-1668). Edinburgh, 1882-1914. Cited by volume and number of document) and a Schir William Amuligan, a cleric, is mentioned in the same year (Bucc. MSS., P. 14 - The manuscripts of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, preserved at Drumlanrig Castl. Londn, 1897 - 1903. 2 v).
Thomas Amuligane, a follower of the Earl of Cassilis, had a respite for murder committed by him in 1526 (RSS., I, 3388 - Registrum secreti sigillum regnum Scotorum. The register of the privy seal of Scotland. v. 1-2 (1488-1542). Edinburgh, 1908-21), Cuthbert Amullekyne of Dempstartoune was "dilaitit of the cryme of adulterie" in 1578 (Trials, I, P. 78 - Criminal trials of Scotland, from A.D. 1487 to 1624. Edited by Robert Pitcairn. Edinburg, 1833. 3 v.), and John Amiligane witnessed a sasine in Dumfries, 1595 (RRM., III, P. 394 - Selections from the records of the regality of Melrose and from the manuscripts of the Earl of Haddington. Edinburgh, 1914-17. 3 v.)
John Myllikin, a 'vabster ald and puir,' was buried in Dysart, Fife, at public expense, 1593 (Dysart, p. 41 - Notices from local records of Dysart., Glasgow, 1853) another Johnne Amulliekin was hanged in 1612 (Trials, III, p. 223 - Criminal trials of Scotland, from A.D. 1487 to 1624. Edited by Robert Pitcairn. Edinburg, 1833. 3 v.), and John Mulligane, polentarius (i.e. maltster), burgess of Dumfries, was retoured heir in lands in regality of Lynchludedn, 1630 (Retours, Kircudbright, 183 - Inquvisitionvum ad capellam dominni regis retornatarvm, qvae in pvblicics archivis Scotiae adhve servantver, abbreviatio. 1811-16. 3 v.).
James Myllighame of Blakmyre was retoured heir of his father in lands in parish of Balmaclellane and Dalry, 1633 (ibi., 200).
Robert Mulligane, 'ludimagister' (i.e. master of the play), burgess of Edinburgh, 1649 (Inquis., 3556 - Inqvisitionvm ad capellam domini regis reornatarvm, qvae in publicis archivis Scotiae adhve servantvr, abbreviatio. 1811-16. 3v) is most probably Robert Muligin designated vulgar (i.e. public) schoolmaster who was married in 1656 (Edinb. Marr. - The register of marriages for the parish of Edinburgh. 1595-1750. Edinburgh, 1908-10.).
Thomas Mulliken in Cargat was charged with hamesucken in 1672 (Just. Rec., II, p. 84 - Records of the proceedings of the Judsticiary Court from 1661 to 1678. Edinburgh, 1905. 2 v.).
Major James Milliken purchased part of the ancient barony of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in 1733, and gave the estate the name of Milliken (Stodart, II, p. 260 - Scottish arms, being a collection of armorial bearings A.D. 1370-1678, reproduced in facsimie from contemporary manuscripts. With heraldic and genealogical notes. By Robert Riddle Stoard. Edinburgh, 1881. 2 v.).
Robert Andrews Milliken, the American scientist, is of Scottish descent. Millagain 1684, Milligain 1694, Mulikyn 1480, Mulligine 1668, Mullikine 1662. There is a name (Mulekyn) in the Exchequer Rolls which might be thought a variant of this. The bearers of it, however were Italians. In 1364 there is an entry of payment to Donatus Mulekyn for ornaments for the king (ER., II, P. 160 - The Exchequer rolls of Scotland. v. 1-23 (1264-1600). Edinburgh, 1878-1908.), and in the thirty-second year of David II (1361-62) James or Jacobus Mulekyn "of Florence," probably a relative, was master moneyer (monetarius) in Edinburgh (ibid., II, p. xciii).
The name also appears in Perth in 1468 as Milikyn (Milne, p. 58 - The Blackfriars of Perth; the chartulary and papers of their house, edited with introduction by Robert Milne. Edinburgh, 1893).
George Amuligane was burgess of Dumfries, 1810 (RMS, II, 3513 - Reistrum magni sigilli regnum Scotorum. The register of the great seal of Scotland. v. 1-11 (1306-1668). Edinburgh, 1882-1914. Cited by volume and number of document) and a Schir William Amuligan, a cleric, is mentioned in the same year (Bucc. MSS., P. 14 - The manuscripts of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, preserved at Drumlanrig Castl. Londn, 1897 - 1903. 2 v).
Thomas Amuligane, a follower of the Earl of Cassilis, had a respite for murder committed by him in 1526 (RSS., I, 3388 - Registrum secreti sigillum regnum Scotorum. The register of the privy seal of Scotland. v. 1-2 (1488-1542). Edinburgh, 1908-21), Cuthbert Amullekyne of Dempstartoune was "dilaitit of the cryme of adulterie" in 1578 (Trials, I, P. 78 - Criminal trials of Scotland, from A.D. 1487 to 1624. Edited by Robert Pitcairn. Edinburg, 1833. 3 v.), and John Amiligane witnessed a sasine in Dumfries, 1595 (RRM., III, P. 394 - Selections from the records of the regality of Melrose and from the manuscripts of the Earl of Haddington. Edinburgh, 1914-17. 3 v.)
John Myllikin, a 'vabster ald and puir,' was buried in Dysart, Fife, at public expense, 1593 (Dysart, p. 41 - Notices from local records of Dysart., Glasgow, 1853) another Johnne Amulliekin was hanged in 1612 (Trials, III, p. 223 - Criminal trials of Scotland, from A.D. 1487 to 1624. Edited by Robert Pitcairn. Edinburg, 1833. 3 v.), and John Mulligane, polentarius (i.e. maltster), burgess of Dumfries, was retoured heir in lands in regality of Lynchludedn, 1630 (Retours, Kircudbright, 183 - Inquvisitionvum ad capellam dominni regis retornatarvm, qvae in pvblicics archivis Scotiae adhve servantver, abbreviatio. 1811-16. 3 v.).
James Myllighame of Blakmyre was retoured heir of his father in lands in parish of Balmaclellane and Dalry, 1633 (ibi., 200).
Robert Mulligane, 'ludimagister' (i.e. master of the play), burgess of Edinburgh, 1649 (Inquis., 3556 - Inqvisitionvm ad capellam domini regis reornatarvm, qvae in publicis archivis Scotiae adhve servantvr, abbreviatio. 1811-16. 3v) is most probably Robert Muligin designated vulgar (i.e. public) schoolmaster who was married in 1656 (Edinb. Marr. - The register of marriages for the parish of Edinburgh. 1595-1750. Edinburgh, 1908-10.).
Thomas Mulliken in Cargat was charged with hamesucken in 1672 (Just. Rec., II, p. 84 - Records of the proceedings of the Judsticiary Court from 1661 to 1678. Edinburgh, 1905. 2 v.).
Major James Milliken purchased part of the ancient barony of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in 1733, and gave the estate the name of Milliken (Stodart, II, p. 260 - Scottish arms, being a collection of armorial bearings A.D. 1370-1678, reproduced in facsimie from contemporary manuscripts. With heraldic and genealogical notes. By Robert Riddle Stoard. Edinburgh, 1881. 2 v.).
Robert Andrews Milliken, the American scientist, is of Scottish descent. Millagain 1684, Milligain 1694, Mulikyn 1480, Mulligine 1668, Mullikine 1662. There is a name (Mulekyn) in the Exchequer Rolls which might be thought a variant of this. The bearers of it, however were Italians. In 1364 there is an entry of payment to Donatus Mulekyn for ornaments for the king (ER., II, P. 160 - The Exchequer rolls of Scotland. v. 1-23 (1264-1600). Edinburgh, 1878-1908.), and in the thirty-second year of David II (1361-62) James or Jacobus Mulekyn "of Florence," probably a relative, was master moneyer (monetarius) in Edinburgh (ibid., II, p. xciii).
