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

Philbeck, 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 Philbeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Philbeck in America

Philbeck is the 25226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Philbeck surname appeared 982 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 Philbeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Philbeck 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 Philbeck

The surname Philbeck is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly in Westmorland or Cumberland, where it was first recorded. The name may have originated from the Old English words "phil" meaning a hollow or valley, and "bec" meaning a stream or brook, suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name lived near a stream flowing through a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Philbeck can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Westmorland from 1297, where it appears as "Philipbek". This spelling variation highlights the connection to the Old English words and the potential for the name to have evolved from a place name.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across northern England, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where it was recorded as "Philipbek". This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during this period.

The Philbeck name gained further recognition in the 15th century, with notable individuals such as John Philbeck (c. 1420-1490), a wealthy merchant from York who contributed to the construction of the city's famous Guildhall.

In the 16th century, the Philbeck family expanded their presence across England, with branches settling in counties like Lancashire and Cheshire. One notable figure from this era was William Philbeck (c. 1550-1620), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the rector of St. Michael's Church in Aughton, Lancashire.

As the centuries progressed, the Philbeck name continued to be represented across various fields. Notable individuals include Samuel Philbeck (1685-1749), a successful merchant and landowner in Bristol; Elizabeth Philbeck (1770-1836), a pioneering educator and founder of one of the earliest girls' schools in London; and James Philbeck (1825-1901), a celebrated landscape painter whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy.

Throughout its history, the Philbeck surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Philbeck, Philbecke, Phillibeck, and Phillipbeck, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and individual preferences. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Old English roots, reflecting the rich linguistic heritage of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Philbeck

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

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

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