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

Talabert, 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 Talabert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talabert in America

Talabert is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talabert surname appeared 110 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 Talabert.

The history of the last name Talabert

The surname Talabert has its origins in the Occitan language, which was spoken in southern France during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Germanic words "tala," meaning "speech" or "talk," and "bert," which was a common suffix used in personal names.

Talabert was initially a given name, and it first appeared in historical records in the 9th century. One of the earliest documented mentions of the name can be found in the Cartulary of Brioude, a collection of charters from the Benedictine abbey of Brioude in Auvergne, France, dating back to the year 892.

By the 11th century, Talabert had transitioned into a surname, likely due to the increasing need for hereditary names as populations grew. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Languedoc and Provence, where the Occitan language was widely spoken.

One notable figure bearing the surname Talabert was Pierre Talabert, a 13th-century troubadour and composer from Marseille. He was known for his contributions to the rich tradition of Occitan literature and music during that era.

In the 14th century, the name Talabert appeared in the Froissart Chronicles, a collection of historical writings by the medieval author Jean Froissart. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been involved in some of the events recorded in these chronicles, which documented the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

Another historical figure with the surname Talabert was Jean Talabert, a 15th-century notary and legal expert from the town of Nîmes in southern France. His work and writings provide insights into the legal practices and customs of the time.

The surname Talabert also has connections to various place names in southern France, such as the village of Talabert in the department of Hérault and the Château de Talabert, a medieval castle located in the same region.

Throughout history, the name Talabert has undergone slight variations in spelling, including Tallabert, Talabert, and Talebert, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talabert

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

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 Talabert 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.

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

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