Explore the Family Name Phillipe
The meaning of Phillipe
Altered form and a very rare French variant of Philippe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phillipe in the United States?
The surname Phillipe, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 65,862, dropping to 80,419 by 2010, which equates to a -22.1% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 281 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, a decrease of -16.01%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Phillipe per 100,000 decreased by -20%, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #80,419 | -22.1% |
| Count | 281 | 236 | -16.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phillipe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Phillipe surname had various shifts between 2000 and 2010. No Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were reported with this surname in either year. Individuals of two or more races with this surname decreased by -24.04%, while there was a significant increase of 64.79% in Hispanic individuals carrying the Phillipe name. The surname saw a slight increase among Black individuals (+16.09%) but a decrease among White individuals (-10.54%). This suggests a growing diversity in the ethnic identities associated with the Phillipe surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.57% | 55.08% | -10.54% |
| Black | 28.83% | 33.47% | 16.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.63% | 7.63% | 64.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.91% | 2.97% | -24.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |