Philps Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Genealogists group Philps with Phelps. Taken at its root, Philps points to “Son of Philip”.

How the spelling arose

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Philps has “i” where Phelps has “e”. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Philp, Phelips and Phelp.

In the records

Philps sounds close to Philips and Phillips, so it can help to search both.

Philps coat of arms

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