A Spanish surname meaning 'mill' or a place name referring to various locations with mills. Also refers to several notable people with this surname.
From Spanish 'molino' meaning mill, ultimately from Latin 'molinum' from 'molere' meaning to grind. As a surname, it typically indicated someone who worked at or lived near a mill.
The surname Molina reflects how many Spanish surnames originated from occupations or geographical features - in this case, the essential grain mills that were central to medieval communities. Today it's carried by actors, athletes, and artists worldwide.
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