2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fillipi
From a place name relating to Philip or a town named Filippi.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Fillipi. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fillipi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Fillipi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fillipi, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fillipi
The surname Fillipi originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "filippo," which in turn comes from the Greek name "Philippos," meaning "lover of horses." The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in regions such as Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto.
One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Filippo Fillipi, a notable scholar and theologian who lived in Florence during the 13th century. His works on theology and philosophy were widely studied and influential in their time.
In the 14th century, the name Fillipi appeared in several historic documents, including the records of the Venetian Republic. One notable figure from this period was Marco Fillipi, a successful merchant and diplomat who represented Venetian interests in the Middle East and Asia.
The Fillipi family established itself as a prominent noble clan in the 15th century, with several members holding important positions in the Italian city-states. Girolamo Fillipi, born in 1450, was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Verona and Mantua.
During the Renaissance, the Fillipi name gained further prominence with the rise of several artists and intellectuals. Among them was Alessio Fillipi, a celebrated painter from Florence who lived from 1467 to 1518. His works, influenced by the Renaissance masters, can still be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
In the 17th century, the Fillipi family continued to produce notable figures, including Pietro Fillipi, a renowned jurist and legal scholar who made significant contributions to the development of Italian civil law.
As the surname spread across Italy and beyond, it has been associated with various notable individuals throughout history, including writers, musicians, scientists, and politicians. The legacy of the Fillipi name continues to endure, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fillipi
Among Census respondents with the surname Fillipi, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Fillipi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fillipi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fillipi
Fillipi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,872 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,871 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,872 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 6,871 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fillipi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #145,757 | 4.5% |
| Count | 107 | 115 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fillipi bearers went from 107 to 115 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 6,871 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #145,757.
FAQ
Fillipi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fillipi?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Fillipi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Fillipi?
Fillipi ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Fillipi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fillipi.
Has Fillipi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fillipi went from 107 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 8 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Fillipi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fillipi, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fillipi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fillipi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (4.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fillipi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fillipi mean?
From a place name relating to Philip or a town named Filippi. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fillipi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Fillipi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Fillipi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.