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

Philbrick, 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 Philbrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Philbrick in America

Philbrick is the 10919th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Philbrick surname appeared 2,915 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Philbrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Philbrick 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 Philbrick

The surname PHILBRICK is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to individuals who hailed from a specific area or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England compiled in 1086 under the order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a place called "Filibroc" or "Filebroc," which is thought to be the ancestral home of those bearing the name PHILBRICK.

The name itself is derived from the Old English words "fil" (meaning "thread" or "filament") and "broc" (meaning "brook" or "stream"), suggesting that the original place name referred to a location near a small, winding stream. Over time, the spelling evolved from "Filibroc" to "Philbrick," reflecting the natural changes in language and pronunciation.

In the 13th century, records show a family by the name of PHILBRICK residing in the county of Somerset, England. One notable member was William PHILBRICK, born around 1240, who is mentioned in local tax records as a landowner in the village of Philbrick, which likely derived its name from the family's presence in the area.

Another significant figure in the history of this surname was Sir John PHILBRICK (1551-1628), a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of London. He was a prominent member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1617.

During the 17th century, the PHILBRICK family expanded its reach across England, with several members achieving notable positions and recognition. One such individual was Thomas PHILBRICK (1633-1709), a clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Michael's Church in the city of Bath.

In the 18th century, the name PHILBRICK gained further prominence with the birth of Richard PHILBRICK (1755-1835), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings, including the Shire Hall in Monmouth and the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

As the centuries progressed, the PHILBRICK surname continued to spread across the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by individuals who emigrated from England in search of new opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Philbrick

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

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

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