Explore the Family Name Phillipps
The meaning of Phillipps
English, Scottish and Dutch: variant of Phillips.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phillipps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Phillipps fell in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,249th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 53,538th position, reflecting a decrease of 8.71%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 401 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, marking a reduction of 3.74%. The proportion of this surname per 100k population also declined by 13.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #53,538 | -8.71% |
| Count | 401 | 386 | -3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phillipps
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few changes in the distribution among those bearing the Phillipps surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 83.04% to 80.05%, there was an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races (from 4.24% to 5.18%) and Hispanic ethnicity (from 2% to 2.59%). There was a small increase among those identifying as Black from 8.98% to 9.07%. Interestingly, the data shows that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this group represented 3.11% of the Phillipps population in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.04% | 80.05% | -3.6% |
| Black | 8.98% | 9.07% | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.24% | 5.18% | 22.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.59% | 29.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |