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

Philippi, 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 Philippi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Philippi in America

Philippi is the 21926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Philippi surname appeared 1,184 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 Philippi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Philippi 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 Philippi

The surname Philippi originates from Italy, and its roots can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "Philippos," meaning "lover of horses." The name may also be a reference to the ancient city of Philippi, located in modern-day Greece.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Philippo, Philippis, and Philippini. One of the earliest known mentions of the surname can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, Italy, dating back to the late 15th century.

During the Renaissance period, the name Philippi was associated with several prominent figures. One notable individual was Giovanni Battista Philippi, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived from 1520 to 1592. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in Rome and other Italian cities.

Another historical figure with the surname Philippi was Filippo Philippi, a 16th-century Venetian diplomat and statesman. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Republic of Venice and other European powers.

In the 17th century, the Philippi family gained prominence in the field of science. Giacomo Philippi, born in 1635, was a renowned naturalist and botanist. He conducted extensive research on the flora of Italy and published several influential works on plant species and their classification.

The name Philippi also has ties to the city of Philippi in ancient Macedonia, which was founded in the 4th century BC by Philip II of Macedon. The city's name was later adopted as a surname by some families who claimed descent from the region.

In the 19th century, a notable individual with the surname Philippi was Rodolfo Amando Philippi, a German-Chilean naturalist and explorer. Born in 1808, he made significant contributions to the study of Chile's flora and fauna, describing numerous new species of plants and animals.

Another prominent figure was Filippo Philippi, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived from 1853 to 1923. He was known for his realistic portrayal of religious and historical themes, and his works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Philippi

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

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

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