Explore the Family Name Philipsen
The meaning of Philipsen
Dutch, North German, and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Philip. Some characteristic forenames: German Nikolaus. Dutch Dirk, Wim.
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How common is the last name Philipsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Philipsen has seen an increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,659th most popular surname, while in 2010, it climbed to the 66,553rd position, marking a 9.65 percent rise. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew during this period, with 245 people in 2000 and 297 in 2010, reflecting a 21.22 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased by 11.11 percent from 0.09 to 0.1 within the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #66,553 | 9.65% |
| Count | 245 | 297 | 21.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philipsen
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Philipsen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 95.92 and 95.96 respectively. There was a small change of 0.04 percent over this decade. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, which was not present in 2000, accounting for 1.68 percent. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, had no representation among those with the Philipsen surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 95.96% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| 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% |