Explore the Family Name Filimon
The meaning of Filimon
Romanian: from the personal name Filimon, Greek Philēmon, which means ‘affectionate, loving’. Philemon was an early Christian at Colossae, to whom one of Saint Paul’s surviving letters is addressed.
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How common is the last name Filimon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Filimon saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 68,172nd most popular name in 2000, it slipped to 73,005th place in 2010, representing a drop of 7.09%. The number of individuals with this last name also saw a slight decline, going from 270 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, marking a -1.48% change. The proportion of people with the Filimon surname per 100,000 also decreased by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #73,005 | -7.09% |
| Count | 270 | 266 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filimon
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Filimon surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, accounting for 94.81% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.11% in 2010. There was a small representation of the Hispanic community within bearers of this surname, making up 4.44% in 2000 but decreasing to 3.76% in 2010, a change of -15.32%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or individuals of two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 95.11% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 4.44% | 3.76% | -15.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |