Explore the Family Name Philipp
The meaning of Philipp
1. German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): from the personal name Philipp (see Philip). 2. Scottish (Glamorgan) and English (southeastern): variant of Philip. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Heinz, Manfred, Dieter, Erhard, Erhardt, Guenther, Gunther, Helmut, Hilde, Inge.
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How common is the last name Philipp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Philipp has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 15,446th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 16,362nd spot, indicating a drop of approximately 5.93%. However, the number of people with the surname Philipp increased slightly, from 1,741 in 2000 to 1,760 in 2010, representing a growth rate of about 1.09%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.65 to 0.6 during this period, marking a decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,446 | #16,362 | -5.93% |
| Count | 1,741 | 1,760 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philipp
In terms of ethnic identity, the Philipp surname largely identifies as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.49% identified as White, though this figure dropped slightly to 93.47% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 11.80%, while the count for Black ethnicity went down to zero from 1.49% in 2000. Notably, there was an increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races, with the percentage rising from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010, indicating a significant change of 44.44%. Additionally, the presence of a Hispanic population emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.93%, whereas it was nonexistent in 2000. There was no American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 93.47% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.82% | 44.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 1.42% | -11.8% |
| Black | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |