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UK surname

Filip

A patronymic surname derived from the given name Philip, of Greek origin meaning "lover of horses".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Chesterfield, Brent and Waltham Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Filip is 296 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

296

2016, ranked #14,882

Peak year

2016

296 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 296 in 2016, ranked #14,882.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Filip surname distribution map

The map shows where the Filip surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Filip surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Filip over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 27 #35,016
1998 modern 27 #35,148
1999 modern 26 #35,320
2000 modern 30 #34,885
2001 modern 29 #34,839
2002 modern 28 #35,139
2003 modern 30 #35,046
2004 modern 31 #35,105
2005 modern 33 #35,119
2006 modern 55 #33,688
2007 modern 69 #32,662
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 114 #27,363
2010 modern 130 #25,775
2011 modern 146 #23,736
2012 modern 230 #17,479
2013 modern 244 #17,072
2014 modern 279 #15,661
2015 modern 284 #15,344
2016 modern 296 #14,882

Geography

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Where Filips are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Chesterfield, Brent, Waltham Forest and Ashford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Chesterfield 012 Chesterfield
2 Brent 003 Brent
3 Brent 007 Brent
4 Waltham Forest 016 Waltham Forest
5 Ashford 010 Ashford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Filip

These lists show first names that appear often with the Filip surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Filip

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Filip, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Filip surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Filip household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Filip is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Filip is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Filip falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Filip is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Filip, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Filip

The surname Filip has its origins in the Slavic language family and is most closely associated with countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The name is believed to have derived from the Greek name Philippos, which means "lover of horses." This origin points to the name's potential roots in ancient Greek culture, where horses held significant importance.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name Filip appeared in various medieval documents and records from the regions of present-day Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. These records date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, when the name gained popularity among the Slavic populations of the time.

One notable historical reference to the surname Filip can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval diplomatic documents and letters from the Kingdom of Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic). This collection includes mentions of individuals bearing the surname Filip as early as the 13th century.

The earliest recorded example of an individual with the surname Filip is Jan Filip, a prominent Czech nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 13th century. He was a notable figure in the region and owned several estates in what is now modern-day Czech Republic.

Another notable figure with the surname Filip was Stanislav Filip, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He played a crucial role in defending the city of Krakow against the invading Tatar forces in 1471.

In the 16th century, the name Filip gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which was historically a part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. One notable individual from this period was Wacław Filip, a Silesian nobleman and diplomat who served as an envoy to the court of the Holy Roman Empire in the late 16th century.

The surname Filip has also been associated with several place names and their older spellings. For example, the town of Filipov in the Czech Republic is believed to have derived its name from the surname Filip, potentially indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in the area during its founding.

Other notable figures with the surname Filip include Józef Filip, a Polish painter and artist who lived in the 19th century, and Jan Filip Muczkowski, a prominent Polish botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Filip surname: questions and answers

How common is the Filip surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 296 in 2016. That gives Filip a modern rank of #14,882.

What does the Filip surname mean?

A patronymic surname derived from the given name Philip, of Greek origin meaning "lover of horses".

What does the Filip map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Filip bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.