Chabert
From an old French nickname for a bald person or a person with little hair.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Chabert. That puts it at #86,314 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chabert surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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.
Bearers in the US
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#86,314
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
216
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 216 bearers of the surname Chabert in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 86314th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chabert, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Black (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chabert
The surname CHABERT originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Hugibert, which is a compound of two elements meaning "heart" and "bright" or "famous." The name likely evolved from Hugibert to Hubert, and then to various French forms such as Hubert, Huberdeau, and Chabert.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHABERT name can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Hunbertus in Normandy, which may be an early spelling variation of the name.
In the 12th century, records show a noble family named Chabert residing in the region of Burgundy, France. One notable member was Jean Chabert, a knight who fought in the Crusades during the late 12th century.
During the 13th century, the CHABERT name appeared in several charters and documents from the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. One example is Guigues Chabert, a prominent landowner and diplomat who served as a representative for the Count of Vienne in the 1270s.
In the 15th century, a French bishop named Jean Chabert (1390-1472) gained prominence. He was appointed as the Bishop of Coutances in Normandy and played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the end of the Hundred Years' War between France and England.
Another notable figure with the CHABERT surname was François Chabert (1753-1827), a French horseman and showman who gained fame for his equestrian performances and exhibitions in the early 19th century.
The CHABERT name has also been associated with several place names in France, such as Chabert-les-Bains, a commune in the Drôme department, and Chabert-Salle, a village in the Isère department. These locations likely derived their names from early CHABERT families who settled or held lands in those areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chabert
Among Census respondents with the surname Chabert, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Black (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Chabert bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Chabert surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3%
- Hispanic or Latino6.0%
- Black or African American3.7%
- Two or more races3.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Chabert surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,314 | #86,314 | 0.0% |
| Count | 216 | 216 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Chabert bearers went from 216 to 216 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #86,314 to #86,314.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Chabert
FAQ
Chabert surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Chabert?
The surname Chabert holds position #86,314 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Chabert surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chabert, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Black (3.7%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.