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

Talbert, 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 Talbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talbert in America

Talbert is the 2944th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talbert surname appeared 12,181 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Talbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talbert 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 Talbert

The surname Talbert is of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Talebert" or "Talebart." This name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, around the 5th to 11th centuries. It is a compound name composed of the elements "talu" meaning "story" or "tale" and "beorht" meaning "bright" or "famous." Therefore, the name Talbert can be interpreted as "famous storyteller" or "bright tale."

The earliest known record of the surname Talbert appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. The Domesday Book lists a "Talebart" holding lands in Lincolnshire, suggesting the name's presence in the region during that period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Talbert was John Talbert, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived in the 14th century. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1367 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance.

Another notable figure with the surname Talbert was Sir William Talbert (c. 1415-1490), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reigns of Henry VI and Edward IV. He was a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses and is believed to have fought for the Yorkist cause.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Talbert family settled in the village of Tolbertville, located in the county of Lincolnshire. This place name is likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the family's presence and influence in the area.

During the 17th century, a notable member of the Talbert family was John Talbert (1630-1704), an English Puritan minister and author. He was known for his writings on religious topics and served as a minister in various parishes throughout his life.

Another significant figure was Sir George Talbert (1779-1856), a British military officer and politician. He served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament for Northampton, representing the Tory party.

While the surname Talbert has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and colonization. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the surname's deep English heritage and the stories woven into its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talbert

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

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

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