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

Guilbé, 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 Guilbé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guilbé in America

Guilbé is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guilbé surname appeared 217 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 Guilbé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guilbé 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 Guilbé

The surname GUILBE has its origins traced back to the region of Provence in southern France during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Provençal word "guilha," which translates to "to deceive" or "to cheat." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone known for their cunning or deceptive nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GUILBE can be found in various historical documents and records from the 13th century onwards. One notable mention is in the "Livre Terrier de la Commanderie de Richerenches" (Land Register of the Commandery of Richerenches), a document dating back to 1295, which lists several individuals with the surname GUILBE residing in the vicinity of Richerenches, a commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the "Registres de la Cour des Comptes de Provence" (Registers of the Court of Accounts of Provence), a collection of financial records and tax rolls. One entry from 1428 mentions a certain Pierre GUILBE, a landowner from the village of Châteaurenard.

As the name spread across France and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as GUILBERT, GUILBAUD, and GUILBEAU. These variations often reflected local dialects and the influence of other languages, particularly in regions where French was not the primary tongue.

Notable individuals bearing the surname GUILBE throughout history include:

1. Jean GUILBE (c. 1560 - 1635), a French scholar and poet known for his works on the Provençal language and culture.

2. Marie GUILBE (1622 - 1687), a French noblewoman and landowner from the region of Avignon, who played a significant role in the local politics of her time.

3. Étienne GUILBE (1705 - 1783), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Marseille, including the Palais de la Bourse (Stock Exchange Palace).

4. Léon GUILBE (1841 - 1912), a French military officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to North Africa and the Middle East.

5. Yvette GUILBE (1901 - 1988), a French actress and singer who rose to prominence during the interwar period and was known for her performances in several popular plays and musicals.

It is worth noting that while the surname GUILBE has a long history and can be traced back to medieval France, it has since become relatively uncommon, particularly outside of its region of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guilbé

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

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

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