Explore the Family Name Theophilus
The meaning of Theophilus
English and Welsh: from the Biblical personal name Theophilus, from Greek Theophilos ‘dear to God’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Theophilus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Theophilus has noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Theophilus ranked 112,967 in terms of its prevalence among American surnames and rose to 95,115 in 2010, showing a 15.8% increase in rank. The number of people carrying the surname also grew from 144 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, representing a significant 33.33% increase. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Theophilus per 100,000 people also increased by 40% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #95,115 | 15.8% |
| Count | 144 | 192 | 33.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.07 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theophilus
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White and bearing the surname Theophilus declined from 69.44% to 64.58%, a drop of 7%. On the other hand, those who identify as Black and carry the surname saw an increase from 20.14% to 27.60%, a significant rise of 37.04%. The percentage of those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity showed a slight increase from 5.56% to 5.73%. Notably, the representation of Theophilus amongst those identifying with two or more races dropped to 0% in 2010, whereas no changes were observed in the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.44% | 64.58% | -7% |
| Black | 20.14% | 27.6% | 37.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.56% | 5.73% | 3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 4.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |