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

Harbert, 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 Harbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harbert in America

Harbert is the 10339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harbert surname appeared 3,115 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 Harbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harbert 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 Harbert

The surname Harbert is of English origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old English personal name Herbert, which is composed of the elements "here" meaning army and "beorht" meaning bright or famous. The name was originally used as a personal name, but over time it became a hereditary surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Harbert can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings such as Herberd, Herbert, and Harberd.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the surname Harbert was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. This may be due to the presence of landowners and nobility who bore the name in these regions. One notable example is Sir William Harbert, who was a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire during the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname Harbert began to appear in other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This could be attributed to the migration of families bearing the name or the adoption of the surname by individuals who were originally known by other personal names.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Harbert was John Harbert, who was born around 1280 in Gloucestershire. He was a member of the local gentry and held land in the village of Winchcombe.

Another notable figure was Sir William Harbert, who lived during the 15th century and served as a member of the Privy Council under King Henry VI. He was also a prominent military commander and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses.

In the 16th century, the Harbert surname was associated with the village of Potterne in Wiltshire. Thomas Harbert, born in 1550, was a landowner and farmer in the area and is considered one of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname in Wiltshire.

During the 17th century, the surname Harbert gained prominence in Wales, particularly in the counties of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. One notable individual was Sir Edward Harbert, who was born in 1625 and served as a Member of Parliament for Pembrokeshire.

In the 18th century, the Harbert surname continued to be associated with various parts of England and Wales. One prominent figure was Sir Thomas Harbert, who was born in 1724 in Gloucestershire and was a renowned military officer and politician.

Throughout its history, the surname Harbert has been found in various spellings, including Harbert, Herbert, Harberd, and Harbort. While the name has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and has been adopted by individuals of different backgrounds and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harbert

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

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

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