Find out how popular the last name Felipe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Felipe.

Felipe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Felipe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Felipe in America

Felipe is the 5462nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Felipe surname appeared 6,370 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Felipe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Felipe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Felipe

The surname FELIPE has its origins in Spain and Portugal, where it is derived from the Biblical name Felipe or Philip, which means "lover of horses" in Greek. This name was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during the Roman occupation in the first century AD.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname FELIPE can be found in medieval Spanish and Portuguese records from the 12th century. During this time, it appeared in various spellings, such as Phelipe, Phelipe, and Felipez, reflecting the linguistic transition from Latin to the Iberian Romance languages.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname FELIPE was Don Pedro Felipe, a Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 13th century. He was instrumental in the capture of several Moorish strongholds in Andalusia.

In the 15th century, the FELIPE surname gained prominence in Portugal. João Felipe, born in 1432, was a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1498. He played a crucial role in charting new trade routes and establishing Portuguese colonies in the Indian Ocean region.

During the Spanish Golden Age, the FELIPE surname was associated with several notable artists and writers. Miguel Felipe, born in 1567, was a celebrated playwright and poet whose works were highly influential in shaping the development of Spanish theater.

Another prominent figure with the FELIPE surname was Tomás Felipe, a Spanish soldier and explorer born in 1590. He accompanied Hernando de Soto on his expeditions to the Americas and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore the Mississippi River region.

In the 18th century, the FELIPE surname gained prominence in the field of science. José Felipe, born in 1723 in Madrid, was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

The surname FELIPE has a rich and diverse history, with its roots deeply embedded in the cultural and historical fabric of the Iberian Peninsula. While it has since spread to various parts of the world, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek name Philip and its subsequent adoption and evolution in Spain and Portugal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Felipe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Felipe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Felipe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Felipe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Felipe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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