Explore the Family Name Phillis
The meaning of Phillis
English: variant of Felix.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phillis in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Phillis has somewhat waned over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 22,570th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 24,431st, marking an 8.25% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 1,063 in 2000 to 1,025 in 2010, representing a 3.57% drop. This decline is mirrored by a 10.26% reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Phillis name during the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,570 | #24,431 | -8.25% |
| Count | 1,063 | 1,025 | -3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phillis
The ethnicity associated with the surname Phillis shows some variation between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, with 87.30% in 2000 and 86.15% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.32%. The next largest ethnic identity was Black, which increased from 9.60% to 11.02%, a rise of 14.79%. Hispanic representation decreased by 18.93%, going from 1.69% to 1.37%. Those who identified as being of two or more races also dropped slightly from 0.94% to 0.88%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 86.15% | -1.32% |
| Black | 9.6% | 11.02% | 14.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.37% | -18.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0.88% | -6.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |