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

Filbert, 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 Filbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Filbert in America

Filbert is the 26126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Filbert surname appeared 937 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 Filbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Filbert 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 Filbert

The surname Filbert has its roots in the Old German language, originating in the 8th century. It is derived from the words "fil" meaning "much" and "bert" meaning "bright" or "illustrious". The name likely referred to someone who was highly regarded or esteemed in their community.

The earliest known records of the name date back to the Frankish Empire, where it appeared in various forms such as Filbertus, Fillebertus, and Filibertus. These early spellings were often used interchangeably and reflected the regional dialects of the time.

In the 11th century, the name is found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing the name had migrated to England during the Norman conquest.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Filbert was Filibert de Vienne (c. 1088-1157), a French nobleman who became the Archbishop of Lyon. He was renowned for his charitable works and his efforts to promote education within the Church.

Another notable figure was Filibert Richer (1460-1540), a French physician and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of algebra and served as the personal physician to King Francis I of France.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various regions of Europe, including Germany, where Filibert Mertz (1541-1614) was a prominent Lutheran theologian and author.

The surname also found its way to England, where Filibert Woodhouse (1609-1675) was a noted English clergyman and author known for his writings on religious topics.

In the 18th century, Filibert Roth (1765-1836) was a Swiss botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and authored several works on flora.

Over time, the spelling of the surname has evolved, with variations such as Filbert, Filburt, and Philbert becoming more common. These changes often reflected regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

Throughout its history, the surname Filbert has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, clergy, scholars, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the Germanic regions of Europe, the name has since spread across various countries and cultures, reflecting the movement and migration of people over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Filbert

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

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

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