About Phillis
The surname Phillis is of Greek origin and is derived from the personal name "Philippos," meaning "lover of horses." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Philippos. Over time, the surname Phillis has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.
The surname Phillis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Phillis 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 Phillis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Phillis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Phillis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.