What does the surname Filipowiez mean?

The surname Filipowiez means "Son of Filip (Philip), a patronymic surname.". It is of Polish origin.

How common is the Filipowiez surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Filipowiez in the United States.

Filipowiez

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Filip (Philip), a patronymic surname.

Etymology

Derived from the Polish given name Filip with the patronymic suffix '-wiez' or '-owicz' (son of). This represents a variant spelling of the '-owicz' suffix.

About the Filipowiez Surname

A Polish patronymic surname, variant of Filipowicz. The spelling variation reflects different transliteration conventions from Polish to other languages.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Poland and Polish diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

People with the Filipowiez Surname

Tytus Filipowiez

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Quick Facts

Origin: Polish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Polish records, medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 1,500