About Philo
The surname Philo is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "philos," meaning "friend" or "lover." It is often used as a prefix in Greek names to indicate a love or affinity for something, such as philosophy (lover of wisdom) or philanthropy (lover of humanity). As a surname, Philo likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their friendly or amiable nature.
The surname Philo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Philo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Philo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Philo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.