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

Chilbert, 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 Chilbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chilbert in America

Chilbert is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chilbert surname appeared 105 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 Chilbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chilbert 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 Chilbert

The surname Chilbert has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cild" meaning child and "beorht" meaning bright or illustrious. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a bright or shining child, perhaps given as a nickname or descriptive name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chilbert can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and inhabitants of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry lists a person named Chilbertus residing in the county of Warwickshire.

Throughout the Middle Ages, various spellings of the name emerged, such as Chilberd, Chilberte, and Chilbright. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire.

One notable individual bearing the surname Chilbert was Sir John Chilbert (c. 1450-1512), a prominent landowner and knight from Oxfordshire. He served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VII and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another individual of note was William Chilbert (c. 1530-1597), a clergyman and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1592 to 1597. He played a significant role in the administration and governance of the university during his tenure.

In the 17th century, the name Chilbert appeared in various parish records and legal documents across England. For instance, a Thomas Chilbert (1610-1678) was recorded as a merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, while a Mary Chilbert (1645-1701) was listed as a prominent philanthropist in the county of Gloucestershire.

Towards the latter part of the 18th century, the Chilbert surname began to spread beyond England, as some families migrated to other parts of the British Empire, including North America and Australia. One notable figure from this period was Captain James Chilbert (1765-1832), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout its history, the surname Chilbert has maintained a strong presence, particularly in the counties of its origin. While not an exceedingly common name, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, clergy, merchants, and military personnel.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chilbert

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

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

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