Philips (surname)

Last updated September 27, 2025

Philips is a surname. Notable people with the name include:

Ambrose Philips (1674–1749), English poet
Anton Philips (1874–1951), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics; brother of Gerard Philips
Bilal Philips (born 1946), Canadian Muslim teacher, speaker, and author
Cyril Philips (1912-2005), British historian and academic director (SOAS)
Edith Philips (1892–1983), American writer and educator
Emo Philips (born 1956), American comedian
Frits Philips (1905–2005), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics company
Sir George Philips, 1st Baronet (1766–1847), English Member of Parliament
Sir George Philips, 2nd Baronet (1789–1874), son of the 1st Baronet, English Member of Parliament
George Morris Philips (1851–1920), American educator and academic administrator
Gerard Philips (1858–1942), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics; brother of Anton Philips
Gina Philips (born 1970), American actress
Gwyneth Philips (born 2000), American ice hockey player
Jan Caspar Philips (1690–1775), Dutch engraver
Judson Philips (1903–1989), American writer
Katherine Philips (1631–1664), English poet
Kyle Philips (born 1999), American football player
Marianne Philips (1886–1951), Dutch writer and politician
Peter Philips (1560–1628), English composer, organist, and Catholic priest exiled to Flanders
Thomas J. Philips (1846–1939), American politician from Pennsylvania

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