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

Hobert, 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 Hobert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hobert in America

Hobert is the 36099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hobert surname appeared 621 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 Hobert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hobert 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 Hobert

The surname Hobert originated in medieval England, deriving from the Old English personal name Hubert, which means "bright heart" or "shining mind." This name was introduced to Britain by the Norman conquerors in the 11th century and gained popularity during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Hobert can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared under various spellings, such as Hobert, Hobbert, and Hubert. This comprehensive record of land ownership in England after the Norman Conquest provides valuable insights into the geographic distribution of the name during that period.

One notable early bearer of the surname Hobert was William Hobert, a prominent landowner in Oxfordshire during the 13th century. His name is mentioned in several medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of 1230, which documented financial transactions with the Crown.

In the 14th century, the surname Hobert was associated with several locations in England, including Hobert's Manor in Hertfordshire and Hobert's Green in Suffolk. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Hobert who owned or resided in those areas.

During the Renaissance period, the Hobert family produced several notable figures, including Sir Henry Hobert (1524-1592), a Member of Parliament and Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Queen Elizabeth I. His son, Sir Henry Hobert (1565-1625), followed in his footsteps and served as Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas under King James I.

Another distinguished bearer of the surname was Sir John Hobert (1545-1618), an English lawyer and politician who served as Attorney General for England and Wales under Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the prosecution of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators in 1605.

In the realm of literature, the surname Hobert is associated with the English poet and translator Thomas Hobert (1566-1625), best known for his translations of French and Italian works, including the first English translation of Montaigne's Essays.

Throughout its history, the surname Hobert has undergone various spelling variations, such as Hubbert, Hubbard, and Hobart, reflecting the linguistic and regional influences of different periods and locations. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting the rich heritage and legacy of this English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hobert

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

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

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