About the Philippon Surname

Some records give Philippe; others give Philippon. Both point to the same French family name. Philippon is listed among the recognised spellings of Philippe. At root, the name means “Lover of horses”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

You may also find the name written Philippot and Philip.

There is no single Philippon family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Philippon surname pack.