Mifflin - Last Names

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Mifflin

/ˈmɪf.lɪn/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Possibly 'middle settlement' or derived from a place name

Represents rootedness in land and community, often tied to ancestral homesteads or geographic identity

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, stability, and historical continuity; linked to family lineage and regional pride

Etymology: Likely derived from Middle English elements 'mide' (middle) and 'feld' (field), possibly referring to a settlement in the middle of open land. May also be a variant of 'Mifflin' as a locational surname from an unrecorded place in England.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Mifflin is primarily associated with American history and colonial-era naming pat

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