Philippe Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Philippe name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Philippe name
Philippe comes from the given name Philippe, from Greek Philippos, "lover of horses". It was borne by the apostle Philip and by six medieval kings of France, from Philippe I to Philippe VI, and became one of the common French baptismal names. Many children took their father's name as a family name, and Philippe is found throughout France and in Belgium and Switzerland.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Philippe name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Philippe name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Canada and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Philippe name FAQ
What does the Philippe name mean?
Lover of horses. Common variants include Philippon, Philippot, Philip.
Where does the Philippe surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland.
Is there a Philippe coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Philippe crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Philippe coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).