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

Alberty, 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 Alberty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alberty in America

Alberty is the 20961st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alberty surname appeared 1,256 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 Alberty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alberty 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 Alberty

The surname Alberty has its origins in Northern Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont, where it first emerged during the late medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Germanic personal name "Albert," which itself is a compound of the Old German words "ald" (meaning "old" or "noble") and "beraht" (meaning "bright" or "illustrious").

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alberty can be found in a 13th-century document from the town of Asti, where a certain "Guilielmus Albertus" is mentioned. This suggests that the surname had already begun to evolve from its original Germanic roots by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Alberti" and "Albertio," in records from the cities of Turin and Cuneo. These variations likely stemmed from the widespread use of Italian diminutive suffixes, which were often added to surnames to indicate familial relationships or regional dialects.

During the Renaissance era, several notable individuals bore the surname Alberty. One of the most prominent was Giovanni Alberty (1545-1621), a renowned physician and philosopher from Asti who authored several influential treatises on medicine and natural philosophy.

Another historical figure of note was Vittorio Alberty (1692-1778), a military commander who served in the armies of the House of Savoy and played a crucial role in the War of the Austrian Succession.

In the 19th century, the Alberty surname gained further recognition with the birth of Guglielmo Alberty (1844-1923), a prominent Italian sculptor and painter who was celebrated for his portrayal of religious and mythological themes.

Beyond Italy, the name Alberty also found its way to other parts of Europe, including France and Switzerland, where variations such as "Alberti" and "Albertie" were recorded in various historical documents.

One notable bearer of the name from this era was Jacques Alberti (1768-1832), a Swiss businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Geneva.

While the surname Alberty has undergone various spelling and pronunciation changes over the centuries, its rich historical lineage and association with notable figures in fields ranging from medicine to the arts have solidified its place in the annals of European cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alberty

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

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 Alberty 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 Alberty 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 Alberty was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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