Surname Philpot - Meaning and Origin

Philpot: What does the surname Philpot mean?

The surname Philpot is of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Philippot", a diminutive of "Philip". The name Philip comes from the Greek name "Philippos", meaning "lover of horses". Philip was a popular name in ancient Greece and was borne by several figures in Greek history, including King Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. The "-ot" ending in Philippot is a diminutive suffix, which was typically used to create affectionate or diminutive forms of given names in the Middle Ages. Therefore, the surname Philpot means "little Philip" or "son of Philip". Like many other surnames, Philpot originated as a way to distinguish between different individuals with the same personal name. It may have originally been used to refer to the son of a man named Philip, or to a small man named Philip, or possibly to someone who exhibited qualities associated with the name Philip, such as a love for horses.

Philpot: Where does the name Philpot come from?

The last name Philpot is most commonly found in England, the United States, and Australia. It is an English surname derived from the Middle English word “philpot,” which referred to a pottery vessel.

In England, the Philpot name is concentrated mainly in the South West, particularly the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. It is also found scattered across the Midlands and in the North East. In the United States, it is concentrated throughout the South, particularly Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

In Australia, Philpot is mainly found in Queensland and South Australia. It is also scattered across the other states and territories.

Within each country, the Philpot name is usually found clustered around small villages and towns called Philpot, or variants thereof. These places are often named after those with the surname, though not necessarily.

Evidence of the Philpot surname can also be found in other countries across the world, such as Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa. It is particularly common in countries that were part of the British Empire. The presence of the surname suggests that its original holders have spread their name in a well-travelled diaspora.

Variations of the surname Philpot

The surname Philpot is an Anglicized form of an Old French name that means ‘pot maker’ and is derived from the Old French phrase ‘phile or phele’ meaning ‘pot.’ The original French spelling of the surname was ‘Phelepot’ and it was ultimately derived from the Latin ‘phiala’ which also means ‘container.’

Variants of the surname Philpot include the forms ‘Philpott’ or ‘Philpotts’ and the forms ‘Philepot’ and ‘Phelepot.’ There are also alternate spellings of the surname such as ‘Philpott,’ ‘Philipott’ and ‘Philipotte.’

Surnames derived from the same origin as Philpot include ‘Phynot’, 'Phippot’, 'Filipot’, ‘Pott’, ‘Potts’, ‘Fylpott’, ‘Fylpot’, ‘Fillpot’, and ‘Phillpotts.’

The Philpott variant of the surname has several additional spellings and variants, some of which are ‘Philpote’, ‘Philpoat’, ‘Philpoteaux’, ‘Philpette’, ‘Philpet’, and ‘Phillipott.’

The surname Philpot is also found in several different countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa. In some cases, the origins and variations of the surname may vary between these countries, due to spelling and pronunciation differences as well as immigration.

Famous people with the name Philpot

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