Phipps Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Phipps Name Meaning: Derives from the personal name 'Philippos'.This is from 'Philein' meaning to love plus 'Hippos' a horse.

The name is of Greek origin and may have indicated a 'lover of horses'.Someone who worked with or kept horses.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Phipps Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Phipps family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 429
Agricultural Labourer 134
Labourer 40
Servant 29
House Servant 25
Dress Maker 25
General Servant 25
Laundress 23
Coal Miner 22
Butcher 14
Carter 14
Gardener 14
House Keeper 13
Blacksmith 13
House Maid 13
Groom 11
Cook 9
Tailor 9
Farmer 8
Carpenter 8
Cotton Factory Worker 8
Nurse 8
Charwoman 8
Bricklayer 8
Stone Mason 7

Phipps Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Phipps 100% 31,011
2 Phips 83% 359
3 Phepps 83% 122

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