Phillps Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Phillps Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Phillps family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 18
Coal Miner 6
Agricultural Labourer 2
Sailor 2
Tailor 2
House Servant 2
Scholarsc 2
Agricultural Labourer Wife 1
Farm Servant 1
Spinner 1
Travelor 1
Milliner 1
Private In 84 Regiment 1
Carpenter 1
Cigar Maker 1
Dressmaker 1
Shirt Maker 1
Tool Maker 1
Attorney 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Locksmith Apprentice 1
Motor & Rim Lock Maker 1
Horse Slaughterer 1
Pupil 1
Wagoner 1

Phillps Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Phillips 88% 387,949
2 Philps 86% 7,331
3 Philliips 78% 1,647
4 Phillps 100% 875
5 Phllips 71% 294
6 Phillipes 78% 124
7 Phellips 75% 116

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The surname Phillps is the 4th most popular variant of Phillips.

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