Gender: Male
Sir Philip Perceval was an English politician and knight. He was knighted in 1638, obtained grants of forfeited lands in Ireland to the amount of 101,000 acres (41,000 ha), and lost extensive property in Ireland owing to the rebellion of 1641. He opposed Charles I's intention of granting the demands of the Irish Confederates in order to employ them in England: joined the parliamentary party in 1644, obtaining a seat in the House of Commons of England as member for Newport, Cornwall, where he threw in his lot with the moderate presbyterians; compelled to retire into the country owing to his opposition to the independents, September 1647.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 4, 2024
On the name Philip Perceval, Philip means Warlike, Loves Horses, Horse Lover, Friend of Horses. Perceval means Pierces, Pierced Valley.
The name Philip Perceval is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Philip is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Nigeria, and 90 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Philip is recorded 66,980 times globally, ranking it as the 964th most common name worldwide.
Philip is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 14,969 occurrences, making it the 158th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Philip is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #158 | 1 : 37 |
| United States of America | #504 | 1 : 159 |
| Nigeria | #190 | 1 : 188 |
| South Africa | #682 | 1 : 747 |
| Germany | #330 | 1 : 123 |
| Ireland | #103 | 1 : 33 |
| Hong Kong | #219 | 1 : 214 |
| Canada | #280 | 1 : 186 |
| Ghana | #72 | 1 : 96 |
| Malaysia | #729 | 1 : 1,087 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Philip from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Sir Philip Perceval was an English politician and knight. He was knighted in 1638, obtained grants of forfeited lands in Ireland to the amount of 101,000 acres (41,000 ha), and lost extensive property in Ireland owing to the rebellion of 1641. He opposed Charles I's intention of granting the demands of the Irish Confederates in order to employ them in England: joined the parliamentary party in 1644, obtaining a seat in the House of Commons of England as member for Newport, Cornwall, where he threw in his lot with the moderate presbyterians; compelled to retire into the country owing to his opposition to the independents, September 1647.
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