Phil
Phil Meaning & Origin
About Phil
The surname Phil is of Greek origin and is derived from the personal name Philip, which means "lover of horses" or "friend of horses." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Philip. The name Philip was popularized by the Macedonian king, Alexander the Great, and has since been widely used in various cultures. As a surname, Phil signifies a familial connection to someone named Philip and reflects the importance of horses in their lives or the admiration they held for these animals.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Phil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Phil: 142
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 121,590
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Phil based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Phil is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Phil in Braille
Here's how to represent Phil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Phil using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Phil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
