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

Philbert, 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 Philbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Philbert in America

Philbert is the 38754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Philbert surname appeared 570 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 Philbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Philbert 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 Philbert

The surname Philbert originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French name Philbert, which is a combination of the Germanic elements "phil" meaning "friend" and "bert" meaning "bright" or "famous". The name was relatively common in certain regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Philbert can be found in the Cartulaire de Séez, a cartulary from the diocese of Séez in Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the region at that time.

The surname Philbert also appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Philbert de Naillac (c. 1130-1199) was the Grand Master of the Knights Templar from 1179 until his death. He played a significant role in the affairs of the Crusades and the defense of the Holy Land.

Another notable individual with the surname Philbert was Jean Philbert (c. 1450-1515), a French astrologer and mathematician from Burgundy. He was known for his astrological treatises and his work on the reform of the Julian calendar.

In the 16th century, a man named Philbert de L'Orme (c. 1510-1570) was a renowned French Renaissance architect and writer. He was one of the most influential architects of his time, known for his innovative designs and contributions to architectural theory.

During the 17th century, a French painter named Nicolas Philbert (c. 1635-1694) gained recognition for his portraits and historical paintings. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in Paris and worked for various noble patrons.

In the 18th century, a French botanist named Jean-Baptiste Philbert (1725-1804) made significant contributions to the study of plants. He published several works on botany and was a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the surname Philbert in various regions of France and its association with individuals who achieved notable accomplishments in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Philbert

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

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

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