PHILLPOT
Phillpot
Phillpot is an English surname of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English words "phyll", meaning shallow valley or gully, and "pytt", meaning pit or hollow. The surname likely originated in a place named Phillpot or a similar location with these characteristics.
The first recorded instance of the Phillpot surname dates back to the 13th century in Lincolnshire, England. Over the centuries, bearers of the Phillpot name have been found in various regions across the United Kingdom, with concentrations in counties such as Kent, Essex, and Suffolk.
Individuals with the surname Phillpot have been involved in a variety of professions and endeavours throughout history. This includes but is not limited to agriculture, trade, academia, and the arts.
The Phillpot surname has variations in spelling, such as Philpot, Philpott, or Philpotts, reflecting historical differences in regional dialects and clerical recording practices.
In contemporary times, the Phillpot surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, and other regions with historical ties to the British Isles.
There are approximately 379 people named Phillpot in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Phillpot.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Timothy
- Vernon
Female
- Amy
- Claire
- Gillian
- Janice
- Joanna
- Julie
- Karen
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Rosemary
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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