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

Fillion, 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 Fillion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fillion in America

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

The Fillion 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 Fillion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fillion 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 Fillion

The surname Fillion is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "filleul," meaning "godson" or "sponsor's son." This name likely began as a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who had a close relationship with their godparent or sponsor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fillion can be found in the Calendars of Documents preserved in the Archives of France, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Fillion residing in the regions of Normandy and Picardy.

In the 14th century, the name Fillion appeared in various historical records, such as tax rolls and parish registers, across northern France. It was often spelled in different variations, including Filion, Fillyon, and Fillionn, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

The name Fillion is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Jean Fillion, a renowned French philosopher and theologian who lived from 1569 to 1638. He was known for his works on biblical exegesis and was highly regarded in academic circles of his time.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Michel Fillion, a French architect and urban planner who lived from 1683 to 1759. He was responsible for the design and construction of several significant buildings and public spaces in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV.

In the 19th century, Louis Fillion (1817-1892) was a French Catholic priest and biblical scholar. He is best known for his multi-volume commentary on the Old Testament, which was widely acclaimed for its scholarly depth and attention to detail.

The name Fillion has also been associated with various place names across France. For example, the village of Fillionville in the Normandy region is thought to have derived its name from an early bearer of the Fillion surname who resided there or was influential in the area.

Additionally, the surname Fillion has been borne by several other notable individuals throughout history, including the French writer and journalist Camille Fillion (1837-1891), the Canadian actor and director Nathan Fillion (born in 1971), and the French composer and organist Jean-Baptiste Fillion (1821-1884).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fillion

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

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

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