Explore the Family Name Philyaw
The meaning of Philyaw
Variant of Filyaw, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Philyaw in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Philyaw witnessed a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 18447th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 19334th position, marking a decrease in popularity of about 4.81%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased slightly from 1382 in 2000 to 1400 in 2010, an increase of 1.3%. Proportionally, the prevalence of the surname Philyaw per 100k people decreased by 7.84%, shifting from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,447 | #19,334 | -4.81% |
| Count | 1,382 | 1,400 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.47 | -7.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philyaw
In terms of ethnic identity, the Philyaw surname displayed some changes over the decade, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A small representation was noted among the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2010, not previously recorded in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races fell by 30.88%, from 2.17% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Whites and Hispanics bearing the surname saw a growth of 1.59% and 69.31% respectively. Conversely, there was an 8.1% decrease in the Black community's representation, falling from 18.89% in 2000 to 17.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.13% | 78.36% | 1.59% |
| Black | 18.89% | 17.36% | -8.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.71% | 69.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 1.5% | -30.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |