Surnames originated to provide more specific identification than was afforded by a single name. The main sources for second names were: occupation, location, father's name and personal characteristics. The surname PHILPOT appears to have originated in England as a last name meaning descendant of little Philip. The Greek word for PHILIP translated literally means, "to love horse".

Did you ever wonder where all the Philpot's live? Check out the U.S. Surname Distrubition Map and see where they were from 1850 to the present.