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Date "PHELPS" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1884. (references) |
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Phelps has several referents:
- Anson G. Phelps, the son of a well knew New York businessman and philanthropist
- Rev. Fred Phelps, the very vocally anti-gay pastor of Topeka's Westboro Baptist Church
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Phelps is a town located in Ontario County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,017.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 169.0 km² (65.3 mi²). 168.3 km² (65.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.43% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 7,017 people, 2,659 households, and 1,957 families residing in the town. The population density is 41.7/km² (108.0/mi²). There are 2,817 housing units at an average density of 16.7 persons/km² (43.4 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.09% White, 0.26% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,659 households out of which 34.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 26.4% are non-families. 20.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.03. In the town the population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $47,246, and the median income for a family is $53,854. Males have a median income of $34,792 versus $26,498 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,297. 4.3% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.8% are under the age of 18 and 5.8% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Phelps (town), New York."
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Phelps is a village located in Ontario County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,969.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,969 people, 791 households, and 521 families residing in the village. The population density is 649.8/km² (1,684.0/mi²). There are 877 housing units at an average density of 289.4 persons/km² (750.0 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 98.48% White, 0.15% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 791 households out of which 31.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 34.1% are non-families. 27.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.01. In the village the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males. The median income for a household in the village is $40,758, and the median income for a family is $48,207. Males have a median income of $32,984 versus $24,076 for females. The per capita income for the village is $20,257. 6.1% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.6% are under the age of 18 and 3.4% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Phelps (village), New York."
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Phelps County is a county located in the U.S. State of Missouri, and determined by the U.S. Census Bureau to include the mean center of U.S. population in 2000. As of 2000, the population is 39,825. Its county seat is Rolla.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,746 km² (674 mi²). 1,743 km² (673 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.21% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 39,825 people, 15,683 households, and 10,240 families residing in the county. The population density is 23/km² (59/mi²). There are 17,501 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (26/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.24% White, 1.50% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 2.35% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.There are 15,683 households out of which 30.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% are married couples living together, 9.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.70% are non-families. 28.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.92.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 14.50% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 21.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 103.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $29,378, and the median income for a family is $38,693. Males have a median income of $29,428 versus $19,893 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,084. 16.40% of the population and 11.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 19.00% are under the age of 18 and 13.00% are 65 or older.
Cities and towns
- Doolittle
- Edgar Springs
- Newburg
- Rolla
- St. James
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Phelps County, Missouri."
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Phelps is a town located in Pike County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,053.Geography
Phelps is located at 37°30'50" North, 82°9'14" West (37.513969, -82.153987)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 23.1 km² (8.9 mi²). 23.1 km² (8.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,053 people, 423 households, and 321 families residing in the town. The population density is 45.5/km² (117.9/mi²). There are 491 housing units at an average density of 21.2/km² (55.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.15% White, 0.19% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 423 households out of which 32.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% are non-families. 22.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 2.90. In the town the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.0 males. The median income for a household in the town is $23,125, and the median income for a family is $23,472. Males have a median income of $35,313 versus $25,132 for females. The per capita income for the town is $10,365. 36.2% of the population and 34.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 52.0% are under the age of 18 and 7.4% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Phelps, Kentucky."
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Phelps is a town located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,350.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 281.8 km² (108.8 mi²). 245.7 km² (94.9 mi²) of it is land and 36.2 km² (14.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 12.83% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,350 people, 560 households, and 411 families residing in the town. The population density is 5.5/km² (14.2/mi²). There are 1,605 housing units at an average density of 6.5/km² (16.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.56% White, 0.00% African American, 1.19% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 560 households out of which 24.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% are married couples living together, 6.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% are non-families. 22.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.67. In the town the population is spread out with 18.4% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 49 years. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $31,574, and the median income for a family is $37,589. Males have a median income of $30,769 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,337. 9.2% of the population and 5.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 14.2% are under the age of 18 and 5.1% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Phelps, Wisconsin."
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Screenplays | Mr. Phelps, we're all actors (Mr. Show; writing credit: Scott Aukerman; Jerry Collins) | |
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| Thumbnail | Description & Credit | Thumbnail | Description & Credit |
 | Anthoney Gay & Byron Phelps cut wood for self help homes, Pine Ridge, SD. Credit: USDA. |  | Byron Phelps works on self help homes, Pine Ridge, SD. Credit: USDA. |
 | [Russell H. Chittenden] / Phelps. Credit: National Library of Medicine. |  | Colored lithograph, published by N. Currier, New York, 1844. It depicts the explosion of a heavy gun on board USS Princeton, in the Potomac River, which killed or mortally wounded seven and injured about twenty people. Some of those present are identified below the image, including (from left): Mr. Wilkins; Mr. Perrine; Lieutenant Hunt; Representative Virgil Maxcy, of Maryland; Secretary of State Abel P. Upshur; Captain Beverly Kennon, Chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Repair; Thomas Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy; Captain Robert F. Stockton; Sailors; Senator Phelps and Senator Thomas Hart Benton. Maxcy, Upshur, Kennon and Gilmer were among those killed. Stockton and Benton were among the injured. Credit: NAVY. |
 | Painting by Rod Claudius, Rome, Italy, 1962. This artwork was made for display on board USS Boston (CAG-1). Photographed by PHCS G.R. Phelps, Boston Naval Shipyard, 10 April 1963. Credit: NAVY. |  | Ed Phelps. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Edward J. Phelps. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Edward John Phelps, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the right, arms folded. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | U.S.S. Raleigh, Capt. Coghlan and Executive Officer Phelps. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Phelps Dodge refining company, El Paso, Texas. Casting copper ingots. Credit: Library of Congress. |
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| "Motovational hate" by Sara Hoffman Commentary: "Part of a series called "motovational hate" photographed around the time fred phelps protested cornell college's production of "the laramie project"." |
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| Author | Quotation |
Edward John Phelps | The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything. |
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps | Who originated that most exquisite of inquisitions, the condolence system? |
| Happiness must be cultivated. It is like character. It is not a thing to be safely let alone for a moment, or it will run to weeds. | |
William Lyon Phelps | I believe a knowledge of the Bible without a college course is more valuable than a college course without a Bible. |
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Economic History | Sri Lanka | Fitch IBRC (formerly Duff and Phelps Credit Rating Company) which opened an office in Colombo in 1999, is the only credit rating agency in Sri Lanka. (references) |
Ecuador | American firms active in the manufacturing sector include: General Motors, which holds an interest in two automotive assembly plants, Owens-Illinois (glass containers), Phelps Dodge (copper and aluminum conductors), Philip Morris (cigarettes), Borden (chemicals), Eveready Battery, and Fuller (paints). (references) | |
Political Economy | URUGUAY | In 1997, Uruguay's risk rating for long-term debt issued in foreign currency was upgraded to BBB minus by Standard & Poor's, Duff & Phelps, and Europe's IBCA and to Baa3 by Moody's. (references) |
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| "PHELPS" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "PHELPS" is used about 103 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (proper) | 100% | 103 | 32,137 |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
| The following table summarizes the usage of "PHELPS" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified. |
| Name | Usage/Gender | Usage per 100 million Persons | Rank in USA |
| Phelps | Last name | 23,000 | 493 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits. | |||
| Country | Name |
| USA | Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. |
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Source: compiled by the editor from Icon Group International, Inc.
1. Phelps, KY (CDP, FIPS 60600) 2. Phelps, NY (village, FIPS 57518) 3. Phelps, WI |
Expressions using "PHELPS": Phelps City ♦ Phelps County. Additional references. | |
| Hyphenated Usage | |
Beginning with "PHELPS": Phelps-dodge. | |
Ending with "PHELPS": Friedman-phelps. | |
Containing "PHELPS": Fischer-phelps-taylor. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day | Expression | Frequency per Day |
phelps dodge | 169 | center county medical phelps regional | 17 |
james oliver phelps | 168 | joseph phelps winery | 17 |
david phelps | 110 | hensel phelps construction | 17 |
fred phelps | 79 | phelps school | 15 |
phelps | 70 | phelps pierce | 15 |
duff phelps | 63 | brother phelps | 15 |
phelps new york | 52 | heather phelps | 15 |
hensel phelps | 49 | tommy phelps | 15 |
phelps wi | 47 | jaycie phelps | 14 |
phelps dunbar | 45 | hospital phelps | 14 |
james phelps | 44 | phelps wisconsin | 14 |
oliver phelps | 44 | phelps dodge corporation | 13 |
joseph phelps | 38 | phelps county | 11 |
kelly joe phelps | 37 | phelps ky | 11 |
michael phelps | 35 | peirce phelps | 10 |
manatt phelps | 33 | eric jon phelps | 9 |
hospital memorial phelps | 25 | joseph phelps vineyard | 9 |
leon phelps | 24 | josh phelps | 9 |
manatt phelps phillips | 20 | phelps county missouri | 8 |
bank county phelps | 17 | joshep phelps | 8 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |||
| Language | Translations for "PHELPS"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
French | ostéoclaste de Phelps-Gocht (Phelps-Gocht apparatus), opération de Phelps (Phelps operation), lit inclinable de Phelps (Phelps bed), lit de Phelps (Phelps bed). (various references) | |
German | Phelps-Operation (Phelps operation), Phelps-Gocht-Apparat (Phelps-Gocht apparatus), Phelps Stehbett (Phelps bed). (various references) | |
Pig Latin | elpsphay.(various references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references. | ||
Misspellings | |
"PHELPS" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Bphils, Mphils, Phelips, Phelpes. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
Direct Anagrams: shlepp. | |
| Words within the letters "e-h-l-p-p-s" | |
-1 letter: helps, shlep. | |
-2 letters: help, pehs, peps. | |
-3 letters: els, hep, hes, peh, pep, pes, sel, she. | |
-4 letters: eh, el, es, he, pe, sh. | |
| Words containing the letters "e-h-l-p-p-s" | |
+1 letter: hopples, schlepp, shlepps. | |
+2 letters: schlepps, shlepped. | |
+3 letters: pamphlets, peepholes, polyphase, schlepped, shippable, shlepping. | |
+4 letters: apophyseal, diplophase, epiphyseal, epiphysial, haplotypes, pedophiles, perilymphs, phalaropes, philosophe, pitchpoles, polyphones, psephology, psilophyte, schlepping. | |
+5 letters: amphiphiles, apostleship, cephalopods, clodhoppers, diplophases, fleahoppers, hyperplanes, hyperplasia, hyperploids, hypophyseal, leafhoppers, lophophores, nympholepsy, nympholepts, pedophilias, peoplehoods, peripherals, petroglyphs, philosopher, philosophes, phlogopites, planisphere, polyphagies, polyphenols, polyphonies, prophylaxes, psilophytes, slaphappier, spermophile, spheroplast. | |
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