Explore the Family Name Philipose
The meaning of Philipose
Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Philipose, derived from Greek Philippos (see Philip), found among Christians in southern India. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Philipose in the United States?
The surname Philipose has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,775th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had leaped to become the 54,530th most common name - an increase of 13.13%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 298 to 378 during this period, marking a growth rate of 26.85%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Philipose per 100,000 residents rose from 0.11 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #54,530 | 13.13% |
| Count | 298 | 378 | 26.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philipose
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Philipose surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 89.26% identified as such, and by 2010, this figure had increased to 96.03%, indicating a steady ascent. However, the proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races, White, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was reported as zero in 2010, a decline from their respective percentages in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Philipose surname identifying as Hispanic or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.26% | 96.03% | 7.58% |
| Two or More Races | 4.36% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 3.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |