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

Filippone, 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 Filippone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Filippone in America

Filippone is the 19321st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Filippone surname appeared 1,401 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 Filippone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Filippone 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 Filippone

The surname Filippone is of Italian origin, originating from the various regions of Italy during the medieval period. It is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Filippo, which is the Italian variant of the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses."

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. It was commonly found in historical documents and records from these areas, suggesting a widespread presence of individuals bearing this surname.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Filippone can be found in the 14th century in a manuscript from the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Filippone was mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner.

Over the centuries, the surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Filipponi, Filipponi, and Filippone, reflecting the regional dialects and local customs of different Italian regions.

Several notable individuals bearing the surname Filippone have left their mark in history. One such figure was Alessandro Filippone (1525-1598), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who played a significant role in the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Maria Filippone (1670-1744), a Neapolitan painter known for her religious works and portraits, who gained recognition in the artistic circles of her time.

In the 19th century, Pasquale Filippone (1825-1892) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was instrumental in shaping the legal framework of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy.

Moving into the 20th century, Gabriele Filippone (1901-1988) was an Italian sculptor and artist renowned for his monumental public works, many of which can be found in various cities across Italy.

Lastly, Domenico Filippone (1928-2002) was a celebrated Italian author and poet, whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earning him numerous literary accolades during his lifetime.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the surname Filippone throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Filippone

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

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

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