Phillip Family Name and Heraldry

In Wikidata, Phillip is listed as a German surname. 6,857 Americans were listed as Phillip in the 2010 census.

Phillip coat of arms

Coats of arms were borne by individual families. If arms are recorded under the Phillip name, our researchers explain whose they were and how they were blazoned.

Researching the origin

Standard surname dictionaries do not settle the origin of Phillip, so we research it family by family rather than guess.

Here is what public records tell us about the Phillip last name. Phillip sounds close to Philip and Philippe, so it can help to search both. For the full story, order the Phillip surname pack.