Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɪl.wəɹd/(American English) /ˈmɪl.wəd/(British English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsMillward, Millard Meaning & History Variant of Millard and Millward, derived from mille "mill" and weard "guard" meaning "guardian of the mill"