Mifflin

/ˈmɪflɪn/ noun

Definition

A surname of Scottish origin, most commonly recognized as a place name or family name in American contexts.

Etymology

Of Scottish origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupational term. The name became prominent in American history through figures like Thomas Mifflin, a Pennsylvania governor and signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Kelly Says

Mifflin County in Pennsylvania and various streets and institutions across America bear this name, stemming from influential early American families. The name represents how Scottish immigration patterns left lasting marks on American geography and institutional naming.

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