Mifflin

Mifflin is a surname of Scottish origin that has also been adopted as a place name in the United States. The name is associated with several historic and contemporary individuals and with multiple geographic locations. In Pennsylvania, Mifflin County is the best known use, located in the central part of the state along the Juniata River, with Lewistown as its county seat. The county and several townships and boroughs in the region carry the Mifflin name, traditionally said to honor Thomas Mifflin, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary era who held political and military roles in Pennsylvania.

The name appears in other contexts as well, including as a surname carried by various people in fields such as politics, business, and academia. The Mifflin surname is found in historical records dating back to the colonial period in North America and earlier in the British Isles.

In popular culture, Dunder Mifflin is the fictional paper company featured in the U.S. television series The Office, where it serves as the main workplace setting and a source of comedy and drama. The use of Mifflin in fiction has contributed to broader recognition of the name in contemporary media.