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UK surname

Filipe

A surname of Portuguese origin, potentially derived from the given name Philip.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Isle of Wight, Brent and Sefton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Filipe is 181 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

181

2016, ranked #20,955

Peak year

2016

181 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016, ranked #20,955.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Filipe surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Filipe surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Filipe 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1997 modern 58 #31,831
1998 modern 62 #31,735
1999 modern 59 #32,174
2000 modern 72 #30,977
2001 modern 73 #30,699
2002 modern 78 #30,601
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 99 #28,136
2005 modern 104 #27,369
2006 modern 107 #27,179
2007 modern 115 #26,348
2008 modern 124 #25,371
2009 modern 130 #25,176
2010 modern 132 #25,519
2011 modern 142 #24,182
2012 modern 147 #23,567
2013 modern 160 #22,621
2014 modern 163 #22,547
2015 modern 179 #21,069
2016 modern 181 #20,955

Geography

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Where Filipes 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 Isle of Wight, Brent and Sefton. 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 Isle of Wight 010 Isle of Wight
2 Brent 031 Brent
3 Isle of Wight 011 Isle of Wight
4 Sefton 021 Sefton
5 Sefton 025 Sefton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Filipe

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Filipe

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Filipe, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Filipe surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Filipe household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Filipe is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Filipe 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

Filipe falls in decile 2 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Filipe is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Filipe

The surname FILIPE has its origins in Portugal, emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be a patronymic form derived from the given name "Felipe," which itself stems from the Greek name "Philippos," meaning "lover of horses." The name likely gained popularity due to the fame of Philip the Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.

The earliest known records of the FILIPE surname can be found in historical documents from the northern regions of Portugal, particularly the areas around Porto and Braga. These records often feature variations in spelling, such as "Felippo," "Philipe," or "Phelipe," reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

One notable historical reference to the FILIPE name is found in the chronicles of the Portuguese Reconquista, the long-lasting effort to expel the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. In the 14th century, a knight named Vasco Filipe is mentioned for his valiant deeds during the siege of Lisbon in 1147.

In the 15th century, the FILIPE surname appears in various ecclesiastical records, indicating its presence among the clergy of the time. One such example is Frei João Filipe, a Franciscan friar who served as a missionary in the Portuguese colonies of Africa during the late 1400s.

As the Portuguese empire expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the FILIPE surname traveled to far-flung corners of the world. A notable figure from this era is Gaspar Filipe, a navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation of the globe between 1519 and 1522.

Another prominent individual bearing the FILIPE surname was Manuel Filipe, a 17th-century architect and engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures in the Portuguese colonies of Brazil and Africa.

In the 19th century, a renowned poet and writer named Tomás Filipe gained recognition for his works celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Portugal. He was born in 1825 and his poems and essays helped shape the literary landscape of the time.

While these are just a few examples, the FILIPE surname has a long and storied history, reflecting the rich tapestry of Portuguese culture and the nation's influential role in global exploration and expansion over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Filipe surname: questions and answers

How common is the Filipe surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016. That gives Filipe a modern rank of #20,955.

What does the Filipe surname mean?

A surname of Portuguese origin, potentially derived from the given name Philip.

What does the Filipe map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Filipe 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.