Explore the Family Name Philen
The meaning of Philen
Possibly a Latinized or an Americanized form of German (Rhineland) Fielen, a very rare surname of unexplained etymology. Alternatively, the name could be an altered form of Irish Phelan. History: The Philens trace their ancestry back to Peter Philen, Sr, who was recorded in SC in 1783. His origin is not known, but the name Philen has been found in old christening and marriage records in Rhineland, Germany.
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How common is the last name Philen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Philen has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Philen was ranked as the 65,668th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 76,768th spot, a decrease of 16.9%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also decreased by 11.35% during this time period, from 282 to 250. The proportion per 100k people with this surname declined by 20.0%, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #76,768 | -16.9% |
| Count | 282 | 250 | -11.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philen
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Philen identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of white individuals with this surname slightly decreased by 1.57%, from 91.84% to 90.40%. Over the same decade, there was an 18.50% decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, from 6.38% to 5.20%. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Philen surname during these years. Meanwhile, there was no change in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.84% | 90.4% | -1.57% |
| Black | 6.38% | 5.2% | -18.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |