Phelps (surname)

Phelps is an English surname. The name is originated as a patronymic form of the name Philip. The name Philip is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which is composed of two elements: the first, philein, "to love"; the second, hippos, "horse". The Dictionary of American Family Names states that the surname Phelps is generally found in the south-western part of England.

Other English surnames derived from Philip are: Philip, Philips, Philipse, Philipp, Philipps, Philliphs, Phillipps, Phillips, Phillipse, Philp, Philps, Phillp, Phillps, Phelips, Phelops, Phelp, Phalp. Less common surnames derived from Philip include: Philben, Philbin, Philpin, Phippard, and Phippen.