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

Albiter, 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 Albiter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albiter in America

Albiter is the 37125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albiter surname appeared 601 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 Albiter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albiter 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 Albiter

The surname "ALBITER" has its origins in ancient Gaul, specifically in the region of modern-day France. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "albiter," meaning "umpire" or "arbiter." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who held a position of authority or was a mediator in disputes.

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 11th century. It appears in a few medieval manuscripts, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Albiterus." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name "ALBITER" was predominantly found in northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have been among the Norman invaders who accompanied William the Conqueror to England in 1066.

One notable figure with the surname "ALBITER" was Jean Albiter, a French scholar and philosopher who lived in the 14th century (circa 1320-1390). He was renowned for his teachings on logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied in universities across Europe.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Albiter family settled in the county of Somerset, England. Records show that William Albiter (c. 1440-1498) was a landowner and minor nobleman in the area. His descendants continued to use the surname for several generations.

Another significant figure was Sir Thomas Albiter (1527-1601), an English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a role in the establishment of the East India Company and was known for his advocacy of overseas trade and exploration.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname "ALBITER" spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and the Netherlands. In the Dutch province of Friesland, there was a prominent family of Albiters who were successful merchants and traders.

As the name spread across various regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Albitier," "Albyter," and "Allbiter." However, the core meaning and pronunciation remained largely unchanged.

Throughout history, the surname "ALBITER" has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, nobles, politicians, and merchants. While not a particularly common surname, it has left its mark on various parts of Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albiter

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

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

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