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

Tabbert, 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 Tabbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabbert in America

Tabbert is the 26576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabbert surname appeared 917 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 Tabbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tabbert 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 Tabbert

The surname Tabbert is of German origin, traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Low German word "tabberd," which referred to a type of overcoat or gown worn by men during that period. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals who made or sold these garments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tabbert can be found in the parish records of the town of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of Tabbert residing in the area, indicating that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name Tabbert appeared in various documents and records across northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Hanover and Westphalia. Some of these records include tax rolls, land deeds, and church registries, indicating that the Tabbert family had spread across different parts of the country.

During the 18th century, the name Tabbert gained prominence in the city of Hamburg, where several members of the family were involved in various trades and professions. One notable individual from this period was Johann Tabbert (1738-1810), a successful merchant and shipowner who made significant contributions to the city's maritime trade.

As the 19th century dawned, the Tabbert surname continued to spread across Germany and beyond. In 1825, a man named Friedrich Tabbert (1792-1868) immigrated to the United States, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. He is considered one of the earliest recorded instances of the Tabbert name in America.

Another notable figure with the Tabbert surname was Karl Tabbert (1836-1900), a German artist and painter known for his landscapes and still-life works. His paintings can be found in several museums and art galleries across Europe.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Tabbert name appeared in various historical records and documents across Europe and North America, reflecting the spread and migration of families bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabbert

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

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

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