Find out how popular the last name Aalbers is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aalbers.

Aalbers, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aalbers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aalbers in America

Aalbers is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aalbers surname appeared 196 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aalbers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aalbers to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aalbers

The surname Aalbers originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is derived from the Dutch word "aal," meaning "eel," and the suffix "-ber," which is used to indicate a place or location. Therefore, Aalbers likely referred to someone who lived near a body of water where eels were found, or someone who worked as an eel catcher or trader.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aalbers surname can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a person named Ghisbrecht Aalbers residing in the city of Utrecht. This suggests that the surname was already in use by that time and may have originated even earlier.

In the 15th century, a man named Jan Aalbers is mentioned in records from the city of Dordrecht, indicating the spread of the surname across different regions of the Netherlands. The name also appeared in various spellings, such as Aelbers, Aelberts, and Aelbeerts, reflecting the variations in local dialects and spellings at the time.

During the 16th century, the Aalbers surname gained prominence with the birth of Dirck Aalbers (1520-1594), a renowned Dutch painter known for his religious works and portraits. His artistic contributions helped to establish the Aalbers name in the cultural sphere of the Netherlands.

Another notable figure with the Aalbers surname was Pieter Aalbers (1721-1798), a Dutch theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics related to ethics and morality. His works had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 19th century, the Aalbers family produced a notable military figure, Hendrik Aalbers (1842-1917), who served as a general in the Dutch East Indies Army. He played a crucial role in the Dutch colonial efforts in the region and was recognized for his strategic leadership.

While the surname Aalbers is predominantly found in the Netherlands, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and familial ties. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Dutch culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aalbers

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aalbers.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aalbers was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aalbers has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aalbers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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