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

Filimon, 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 Filimon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Filimon in America

Filimon is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Filimon surname appeared 266 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Filimon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Filimon 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 Filimon

The surname Filimon has its origins in Romania, with roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Greek name "Philemon," which means "affectionate" or "beloved." It is believed to have been adopted as a surname by Romanian families with Greek ancestry or connections.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Filimon name appeared in various historical records and documents in the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia, which were part of the Romanian lands. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in church records and property deeds from that period.

One notable individual bearing the Filimon surname was Grigore Filimon, a Romanian writer and translator who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries (1768-1835). He was known for his translations of classical works into Romanian and his contributions to the development of the Romanian language and literature.

Another prominent figure was Nicolae Filimon, a 19th-century Romanian novelist and playwright (1819-1865). His works, such as "Ciocoii vechi și noi" (The Old and New Landlords), provided insightful social commentary on the changing society of his time.

In the early 20th century, Constantin Filimon (1882-1937) was a Romanian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. He was also involved in the Romanian National Movement and played a role in the unification of Bessarabia with Romania in 1918.

The Filimon name can also be found in historical records and documents from other regions where Romanian communities existed, such as Transylvania and Bukovina. In some instances, the spelling of the name varied slightly, appearing as Filemon or Filimonov, reflecting regional influences and adaptations.

It is worth noting that while the Filimon surname has its roots in Romania, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and history associated with its Romanian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Filimon

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

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 Filimon 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 Filimon 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 Filimon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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