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

Philmore, 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 Philmore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Philmore in America

Philmore is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Philmore surname appeared 256 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 Philmore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Philmore 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 Philmore

The surname Philmore is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Lincolnshire. It dates back to the early medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is likely derived from the Old English words "phil" meaning "deep" and "mor" meaning "marsh" or "moor." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a deep marsh or moorland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Philmore can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1195, where a person named Robertus de Philmore is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 12th century. Another early reference is found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record from the late 13th century, which lists a Hugo de Philmore residing in the village of Philmore, located in Lincolnshire.

Throughout the medieval period, the surname Philmore appeared in various historical records, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Philmor, Philmoor, or Phillimore. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. One notable example is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which includes a landowner named Godric de Philmore, who held lands in the village of Philmore.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Philmore was Sir John Philmore (c. 1505-1579), a member of the English gentry and a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire. Another notable individual was Robert Philmore (1610-1678), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Oxfordshire.

During the 17th century, the Philmore family established themselves in various parts of England, with records showing individuals with this surname residing in counties such as Kent, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. One noteworthy figure from this period was William Philmore (1650-1723), a renowned English botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plants.

In the 18th century, the Philmore surname continued to be found across various regions of England. One notable individual was Edward Philmore (1738-1812), an English lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of Newfoundland. Another prominent figure was James Philmore (1760-1832), an English military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout its long history, the surname Philmore has been associated with numerous individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, clergymen, scientists, lawyers, and military personnel. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, referring to those who lived near deep marshlands or moorlands, it has since become a respected and well-established surname in England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Philmore

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

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

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