About Philemon
The surname Philemon is derived from the Greek name "Phílēmōn," which means "affectionate" or "loving." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Philemon. The name Philemon itself has biblical origins and is associated with a character mentioned in the New Testament, known for his hospitality and kindness. As a surname, Philemon likely denotes a family or lineage that was known for their loving and caring nature.
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The surname Philemon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Philemon 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 Philemon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Philemon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Philemon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.