PHILLIMORE
Phillimore
Phillimore is an English surname with a long and storied history dating back centuries. The surname originates from the Old French personal name Philimer, which is a derivative of the Old English pre 7th Century name Filimor, meaning "very famous."
The name first appeared in records in the 13th century and has links to various regions across England, including Staffordshire, Gloucestershire, and Sussex. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Walter Phillimore (1826–1904), a distinguished British barrister and judge who served as a judge of the High Court of Justice and later as a Lord Justice of Appeal.
The Phillimore family has been associated with legal and judicial professions throughout its history, and several members have held prominent positions in the legal field. The family has also been connected with genealogical and heraldic work, reflecting their interest in history and lineage.
Notable members of the Phillimore family continue to uphold their legacy in various fields, contributing to the arts, academia, and public service. The surname Phillimore remains a prominent and respected name in British culture, embodying a rich heritage of legal, scholarly, and cultural accomplishments.
There are approximately 827 people named Phillimore in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,562nd most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Phillimore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Colin
- Darren
- David
- Gary
- John
- Les
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Anne
- Caroline
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah