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

Ibert, 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 Ibert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ibert in America

Ibert is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ibert surname appeared 113 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 Ibert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ibert 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 Ibert

The surname IBERT originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the French surname Hubert, which is derived from the Germanic personal name Hugibert or Hubert. This name is composed of the elements "hug," meaning "heart, mind, or soul," and "berht," meaning "bright or famous."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IBERT surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to record the landholdings and resources of England. In the Domesday Book, the name is listed as Ibert de Montfort, suggesting that the bearer held lands in Montfort, a region in northern France.

During the Middle Ages, the IBERT surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northwestern France. Some records from this time indicate that the name may have been associated with certain occupations or trades, such as blacksmithing or metalworking, as the name Ibert was sometimes written as Ybert or Yberd, which could be related to the Old French word "fer," meaning "iron."

One notable bearer of the IBERT surname was Jacques Ibert (1890-1962), a French composer who is particularly known for his orchestral works and ballets. His compositions, such as "Divertissement" and "Escales," are considered significant contributions to the French modern classical music tradition.

Another individual with the IBERT surname was François Ibert (1554-1611), a French lawyer and philosopher who wrote extensively on legal and political theory. His work, "De l'Institution Princière," published in 1590, was influential in shaping ideas about the role and responsibilities of rulers.

In the 17th century, there was a notable family of artists and sculptors from France bearing the IBERT surname. One of the most prominent members was Jean Ibert (1630-1702), a sculptor who worked on various religious and architectural projects, including the sculptures for the Palace of Versailles.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the IBERT surname can be found in various records and documents across France, often associated with different professions and trades. For example, there are records of IBERT families involved in agriculture, winemaking, and merchant activities in the regions of Burgundy and Champagne.

In the 20th century, one of the most renowned individuals with the IBERT surname was Jacques Ibert, the composer mentioned earlier. His contributions to French classical music and his influence on subsequent generations of composers have solidified his place in the history of the IBERT name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ibert

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

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

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