PHILIPS
Philips
Overview Philips is a surname of English origin that originated from the given name Philip. It is a common surname in England and can be found across the country. The name Philips is of patronymic origin, deriving from the personal name Philip, which itself comes from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses".
History The surname Philips has ancient origins, dating back to medieval times. It was first recorded in England in the 12th century and has since spread to other English-speaking countries. The Philips family has a long history in various regions of England, with different branches of the family establishing themselves in different counties.
Distribution The surname Philips is distributed fairly evenly throughout England, with concentrations in particular regions due to historical family settlements. It is also found in Wales, Scotland, and other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand where English immigrants settled.
Notable People
- Sir John Philips (1676–1709): An English poet and politician.
- Sir Richard Philips (1767–1840): An English bookseller and publisher.
- Emilia Philips (born 1986): A contemporary British author and poet.
Variants Variants of the surname Philips include Philips, Phillip, and Philipson, among others. These variations may be the result of regional accents and dialects influencing the spelling of the name over time.
Coat of Arms The Philips family has a distinctive coat of arms that features elements such as lions, heraldic flowers, and other symbols that represent the family's lineage and history. The coat of arms may vary between different branches of the family.
There are approximately 2,848 people named Philips in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,136th most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Philips.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Karen
- Laura
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Filip
- Filipe
- Fillip
- Filipp
- Phillipps
- Phillips
- Philip
- Philipp
- Phillipson
- Phillipp
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- Filippis
- Philipse
- Phelips
- Phellips
- Phiilips
- Phiillips
- Phili
- Philiips
- Philipas
- Philipe
- Philiphs
- Philipose
- Philipou
- Philippa
- Philippas
- Philippe
- Philippi
- Philippo
- Philippou
- Philipps
- Philipsen
- Philipson
- Philipsz
- Philis
- Phillies
- Phillip
- Phillipa
- Phillipe
- Philliphs
- Phillipi
- Phillipo
- Phillipou
- Phillippa
- Phillippe
- Phillippi
- Phillippo
- Phillis
- Philllips
- Phillps
- Philpps
- Philps
- Phlips
- Phllips
- Phylip
- Phylips
- Phyllips
- Philipin
- Philipon
- Philliph
- Phillippou
- Philp
- Phelps
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.