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

Aubert, 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 Aubert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aubert in America

Aubert is the 20125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aubert surname appeared 1,327 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 Aubert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aubert 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 Aubert

The surname AUBERT has its roots in France, originating in the northern regions during the medieval period. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Audbert, which is a combination of the elements "aud" meaning wealth or fortune, and "bert" meaning bright or renowned. The name likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who were perceived as prosperous or distinguished.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AUBERT can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Aubri" and "Aubrey." This comprehensive survey of land ownership in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insight into the widespread distribution of the name across various regions.

During the 12th century, the name AUBERT gained prominence in Normandy, where it was associated with several noble families. One notable figure was Robert Aubert, a Norman knight who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. His descendants continued to hold significant landholdings and positions of influence in the region.

In the 13th century, the name AUBERT appeared in various historical records throughout France, including the Chartres Cathedral archives and the Chronicles of Saint-Denis. One prominent individual bearing this name was Philippe Aubert, a skilled architect who played a crucial role in the construction of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris during the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

The 14th century saw the emergence of the Aubert family as a prominent dynasty in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. The most renowned member was Étienne Aubert, who was elected as Pope Innocent VI in 1352. His pontificate was notable for his efforts to reform the Church and his involvement in resolving territorial disputes between England and France.

During the Renaissance period, the AUBERT name gained further recognition through the works of renowned French poet and humanist Jacques Aubert (1489-1545). His influential writings and philosophical contributions earned him a place among the prominent intellectuals of his time.

Other notable individuals with the surname AUBERT include:

1. Hyacinthe Aubert (1677-1743), a French Jesuit missionary who played a significant role in the establishment of Catholic missions in Louisiana.
2. Esprit Aubert (1783-1847), a French military officer and engineer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and later became a prominent writer and historian.
3. Hercules Aubert (1808-1884), a French-American painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and portraits depicting life in the American West.
4. Édouard Aubert (1828-1898), a French politician and journalist who served as the Minister of Public Instruction and Fine Arts in the late 19th century.
5. Gabriel Aubert (1892-1944), a French Catholic priest and member of the Resistance during World War II, who was executed by the Nazis for his efforts to shelter Jewish refugees.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aubert

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

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

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