2000
#17,209
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,517
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.56
Rare Last name
Aubert
A French surname derived from the Germanic name Audbertus meaning "noble and bright".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,807 Americans carry the last name Aubert. That puts it at #17,524 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.53 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 189,681 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aubert surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Aubert with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
1.8K
1 in 189,681
Census rank
#17,524
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,576 bearers of the surname Aubert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.53 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 17524th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aubert, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.2%. The next largest groups are Black (21.2%) and Hispanic (7.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aubert
Among Census respondents with the surname Aubert, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.2%. The next largest groups are Black (21.2%) and Hispanic (7.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Aubert bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aubert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.2% · 1,027
- Black or African American21.2% · 334
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 116
- Two or more races5.0% · 79
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aubert
Aubert appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#20,125
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,327
-190 bearers (-12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.45
Rank movement Down 2,916 places
2020
#17,524
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,576
+249 bearers (+18.8%)
Per 100,000 0.53
Rank movement Up 2,601 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,209 | 1,517 | 0.56 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #20,125 | 1,327 | 0.45 | -190 bearers (-12.5%) | Down 2,916 places |
| 2020 | #17,524 | 1,576 | 0.53 | +249 bearers (+18.8%) | Up 2,601 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aubert surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,125 | #17,524 | 12.9% |
| Count | 1,327 | 1,576 | 18.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.45 | 0.53 | 17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aubert bearers went from 1,327 to 1,576 (+18.8% change). The surname moved up 2,601 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,125 to #17,524.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Aubert
FAQ
Aubert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aubert?
Name Census estimates that about 1,807 living Americans carry the surname Aubert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 189,681 residents.
How common is Aubert?
Aubert ranks #17,524 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.53 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,576 people with the surname Aubert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,807), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.53 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.53 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Aubert.
Has Aubert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aubert went from 1,327 recorded bearers to 1,576. That is an increase of 249 (+18.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #20,125 to #17,524.
What does the Census say about the background of Aubert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aubert, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.2%. The next largest groups are Black (21.2%) and Hispanic (7.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aubert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.2% (1,027 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aubert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (65.2%), Black (21.2%), Hispanic (7.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aubert (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aubert mean?
A French surname derived from the Germanic name Audbertus meaning "noble and bright". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aubert (0.53 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Aubert?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Aubert is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.