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

Amalbert, 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 Amalbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amalbert in America

Amalbert is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amalbert surname appeared 137 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 Amalbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amalbert 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 Amalbert

The surname AMALBERT is of Germanic origin, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old German words "amal," meaning "diligent" or "industrious," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." The name essentially translates to "bright" or "famous worker."

In its earliest recorded instances, the name was often spelled as Amalberht or Amalbert. It first appeared in historical records from the Frankish Kingdom, which covered parts of modern-day France, Germany, and the Low Countries. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Alsace and Lorraine, where it was commonly found in parish records and land registries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Amalbert, a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century. He is mentioned in the Annales Regni Francorum, a historical chronicle of the Carolingian dynasty, as a loyal retainer of Charlemagne.

During the Middle Ages, the name AMALBERT appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical documents across Europe. In England, it was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror.

A notable bearer of the name was Amalbert of Metz, a 9th-century Frankish scholar and bishop. He was renowned for his erudition and his contributions to the revival of learning during the Carolingian Renaissance.

In the 12th century, Amalbert de Brie was a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade under the leadership of Richard the Lionheart. He is mentioned in the chronicles of the period for his bravery in battle.

Another individual of note was Amalbert von Lübeck, a 13th-century German merchant and diplomat. He played a significant role in establishing trade agreements between the Hanseatic League and the Kingdom of Denmark.

During the Renaissance, the name AMALBERT was also found among Italian nobility. Amalbert Malatesta, born in 1472, was a prominent member of the influential Malatesta family of Rimini and served as a military commander in the service of the Papal States.

While the surname AMALBERT is relatively rare today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and regions of Europe. Its origins reflect the values and aspirations of its early bearers, who sought to be known for their diligence and renowned deeds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amalbert

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

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

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