Filipek

The surname Filipek is of Polish origin, but it has also been adopted by some individuals of British descent. It is derived from the given name Filip, which in turn comes from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses".

Filipek is not a very common surname in Britain, and those who bear it may have ancestral ties to Poland or other Eastern European countries where the name is more prevalent.

Individuals with the surname Filipek may have a diverse range of backgrounds and family histories, reflecting the multicultural nature of Britain and its history of immigration.

As with many surnames, the significance of the name Filipek lies in its ancestral connections and the stories of the families who have carried it through the generations.

There are approximately 132 people named Filipek in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Filipek.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Damian
  • Grzegorz
  • Krzysztof
  • Lukasz
  • Mariusz
  • Paul
  • Piotr
  • Robert
  • Ryszard
  • Tomasz

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Ewelina
  • Joanna
  • Joyce
  • Katarzyna
  • Kim
  • Louise
  • Magdalena
  • Monika

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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