PHILLIS
Phillis
Phillis is a British surname of Old French origin, derived from the name Philippe, which itself is a variation of the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses". The surname Phillis is primarily found in England and Scotland, with historical records indicating its presence since medieval times.
The Phillis surname is considered to be of Norman descent, introduced to Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Phillis have been involved in various professions and industries, including agriculture, trade, and the military.
Notable individuals with the surname Phillis have contributed to British society in different ways, ranging from notable academics and artists to prominent figures in business and politics. The surname has diversified and spread across the country, with different branches of the Phillis family establishing themselves in various regions of the United Kingdom.
Today, the Phillis surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence in British society and contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames. It remains a symbol of heritage, tradition, and lineage for those who bear it, reflecting a shared history and ancestry tied to the British Isles.
There are approximately 529 people named Phillis in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Phillis.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Cheryl
- Eliza
- Janet
- Jean
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Fillis
- Filis
- Fillies
- Filli
- Fillie
- Filiz
- Phili
- Failes
- Faillace
- Failles
- Fails
- Falaise
- Falaize
- Falase
- Falce
- Fales
- Falese
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- Fallace
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- Felus
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- Fewlas
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- Fewless
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- Philip
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- Vailes
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- Vlase
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- Voelz
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- Voles
- Volles
- Volos
- Volz
- Vouels
- Voules
- Vowles
- Vowls
- Voyles
- Vulliez
- Vyles
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