Philps Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Philps Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Philps family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 48
Independent 35
Female Servant 27
Farmer 16
Labourer 14
Male Servant 9
Miner 5
Butcher 5
Shoe Maker 5
Carpenter 4
Stationer 4
Brick Maker 4
Pupil 3
Collier 3
Sawyer 3
School Boy 3
Weaver 3
Char Woman 2
House Keeper 2
Dealer 2
Bonnet Maker 2
Box Maker 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Clerk 2
Optician 2

Philps Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Philips 86% 39,646
2 Phelps 83% 12,249
3 Philps 100% 7,331
4 Phillps 86% 875
5 Phiilips 75% 101

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The surname Philps is the 3rd most popular variant of Philips.

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