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

Philippe, 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 Philippe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Philippe in America

Philippe is the 14160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Philippe surname appeared 2,121 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 Philippe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Philippe 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 Philippe

The surname Philippe originated in France, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which means "lover of horses." The name gained popularity in France during the 12th century and was often associated with the ruling class and nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Philippe can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century. The document mentions a certain "Philippus de Boulogne," suggesting that the name was already in use among the elite families of the region.

The name Philippe has also been linked to several prominent figures throughout history. One of the most notable was Philippe II, Duke of Burgundy, who lived from 1342 to 1404 and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Another famous Philippe was Philippe de Commines, a Renaissance writer and diplomat who served under Louis XI of France and was born in 1447.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Philippe surname became more widespread in France, with many families adopting it as a sign of prestige and association with the upper classes. Some notable examples from this period include Philippe de Champaigne, a French painter born in 1602, and Philippe Quinault, a 17th-century playwright and librettist born in 1635.

As the Philippe surname spread across France, it also began to appear in various place names and geographic regions. For instance, the town of Philippeville in northern France is believed to have been named after a member of the Philippe family who held land or influence in the area.

Throughout the centuries, the Philippe surname has undergone several spelling variations, including Phillipe, Philipp, and Filippo, reflecting the influence of different regional dialects and linguistic traditions. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its core meaning and association with French heritage and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Philippe

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

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

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