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

Probert, 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 Probert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Probert in America

Probert is the 22216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Probert surname appeared 1,161 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 Probert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Probert 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 Probert

The surname Probert has its origins in Wales, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Welsh personal name "Robert," which in turn comes from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "berht" (bright). The name is thought to have first emerged in the border regions of Wales and England, where cultural and linguistic influences intermingled.

One of the earliest known references to the Probert surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Proberta." This record suggests that the name had already taken root in England by the late 11th century, likely through Norman influence or Welsh migration.

In the 13th century, records from Pembrokeshire, Wales, mention a "William Probert" as a landowner and influential figure in the region. This early usage of the surname indicates its establishment within Welsh communities during the Middle Ages.

The Probert name has also been linked to various place names and their older spellings, such as "Proberta" in Gloucestershire, England, and "Prober" in Monmouthshire, Wales. These connections hint at the surname's geographical origins and potential migration patterns.

Notable individuals with the Probert surname throughout history include:

1. John Probert (c. 1520 - c. 1585), a Welsh Member of Parliament and lawyer during the Tudor period.
2. William Probert (1628 - 1684), a Welsh clergyman and author of religious works in the 17th century.
3. Edward Probert (1786 - 1853), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a colonial administrator in Australia.
4. Henry Probert (1857 - 1935), a Welsh-born Australian politician and trade unionist, active in the early 20th century labor movement.
5. Kevin Probert (born 1959), a former professional ice hockey player from Canada, known for his physical style of play in the National Hockey League.

The Probert surname has endured over centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Wales and the migration patterns that have dispersed this name across various regions and continents. Its longevity and association with notable figures underscore the significance of understanding the historical roots and evolution of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Probert

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

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

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