Explore the Family Name Philon
The meaning of Philon
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Philon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Philon experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 56,120 to 56,310, a change of -0.34. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.45, from 341 to 363, during the same period. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of people named Philon per 100k decreased by -7.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #56,310 | -0.34% |
| Count | 341 | 363 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philon
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for the surname Philon from 2000 to 2010. In 2010, individuals identifying as two or more races represented 2.48% of the Philon population. The percentage of Whites decreased by -15.76 from 8.50 to 7.16, while the Hispanic population saw an increase of 52.34, moving from 2.35 to 3.58. The Black community, which had the highest representation among those with the surname Philon, experienced a decrease of -2.31 from 88.27 to 86.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.27% | 86.23% | -2.31% |
| White | 8.5% | 7.16% | -15.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.58% | 52.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |