Explore the Family Name Philbrook
The meaning of Philbrook
English: variant of Philbrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Philbrook in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Philbrook experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,646th in popularity; by 2010, it had dropped to 17,087th, a change of -2.65%. Nevertheless, the actual number of individuals bearing this surname increased over this decade, from 1,585 in 2000 to 1,661 in 2010, representing a growth of 4.79%. However, when adjusted for population change, the proportion of people with the Philbrook name per 100,000 decreased by 5.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,646 | #17,087 | -2.65% |
| Count | 1,585 | 1,661 | 4.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.56 | -5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philbrook
The ethnic identity of those carrying the Philbrook surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Philbrooks identified as White both years, although this percentage slightly diminished from 96.97% to 94.94%. The Hispanic representation among Philbrooks more than doubled during this period, increasing from 0.95% to 2.17%. There was also a rise in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 0.82% to 1.38%. The census recorded an appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander Philbrooks in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native Philbrooks, which was 0.63% in 2000, was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 94.94% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.17% | 128.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.38% | 68.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |