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

Gobert, 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 Gobert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gobert in America

Gobert is the 15907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gobert surname appeared 1,827 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Gobert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gobert 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 Gobert

The surname Gobert originated in France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic personal name "Godebert," which translates to "bright or shining god." This name was commonly used in medieval times across Europe, especially in regions with strong Germanic influence.

In its earliest forms, the surname was often spelled as "Godebert" or "Godbert," eventually evolving into the more modern spelling of "Gobert." The name gained popularity in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas such as Normandy and Picardy, where it was commonly found in medieval records and documents.

One notable historical reference to the surname Gobert can be found in the Chronique de Normandie, a 13th-century chronicle documenting the history of Normandy. The text mentions a certain "Godebert de Rouen," who is believed to have been a prominent figure in the region during that time period.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Gobert dates back to the early 13th century, with a certain "Raoul Gobert" mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Denis in 1212. Another notable figure from the same era was "Jean Gobert," a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade under the command of King Louis IX of France in the mid-13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname gained further prominence with the rise of "Nicolas Gobert" (c. 1330-1395), a French architect and master mason who oversaw the construction of several notable buildings, including the Château de Pierrefonds and portions of the Louvre Palace in Paris.

Another significant figure was "Jacques Gobert" (c. 1520-1572), a French Protestant theologian and reformer who played a crucial role in the French Reformation movement during the 16th century. He was known for his writings and sermons advocating for religious reform and challenging the authority of the Catholic Church.

During the 17th century, "Pierre Gobert" (1662-1723) gained recognition as a French painter and engraver, renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes. His works are held in various art collections across Europe.

In the 19th century, "Théodore Gobert" (1809-1887) was a prominent French historian and archivist, best known for his extensive research and publications on the history of Normandy and the Merovingian dynasty.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gobert

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

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

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