Explore the Family Name Philp
The meaning of Philp
Scottish and English (Cornwall): shortened form of Philip.
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How common is the last name Philp in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Philp has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Philp was ranked 20,512th in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 21,184th, marking a -3.28% change over the decade. However, the actual count of people with the Philp surname increased during this period from 1,202 to 1,239, showing a growth of 3.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,512 | #21,184 | -3.28% |
| Count | 1,202 | 1,239 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philp
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Philp identify as White, making up 83.54% of the total in 2010, a small decrease from 84.78% in 2000. The representation of Hispanic individuals within the Philp surname saw the most significant increase, rising from 2.75% to 4.12%, a change of nearly 50%. Black individuals make up the second largest group at 8.88%, down from 9.90% in 2000. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.83% to 2.02%. There were no recorded instances of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Philp surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.78% | 83.54% | -1.46% |
| Black | 9.9% | 8.88% | -10.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 4.12% | 49.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.02% | 10.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |