2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Theibert
A habitational surname likely derived from a placename of German origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Theibert. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Theibert surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Theibert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Theibert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Theibert
The surname Theibert is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German words "theud" and "berht," which together mean "bright people" or "shining people." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals with a fair complexion or those who exhibited qualities of brightness and intelligence.
The earliest recorded instances of the Theibert surname can be found in the medieval census records of various towns and villages in Saxony. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region, which includes references to individuals bearing the name Theibert in the 13th century.
During the Middle Ages, the Theibert family likely held a respected position within their local communities, possibly as landowners or members of the nobility. This is evidenced by the appearance of the name in several medieval charters and legal documents, such as the Sachsenspiegel, a renowned legal code from the 13th century.
Notable individuals with the surname Theibert include Johannes Theibert, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century and authored several influential works on religious philosophy. Another prominent figure was Hildegard Theibert, a 16th-century noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the cultural renaissance in Saxony.
In the 17th century, the Theibert family gained prominence in the city of Leipzig, where they were influential merchants and traders. One member, Johann Theibert (1620-1689), was a highly successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several public buildings and charitable institutions in the city.
As the centuries passed, the Theibert surname spread beyond Saxony to other regions of Germany and eventually to other parts of Europe and the world. Notable individuals from later periods include Friedrich Theibert (1776-1834), a renowned German composer and musician during the Classical era, and Josephine Theibert (1856-1924), a pioneering feminist and social reformer who fought for women's rights and educational opportunities in the late 19th century.
Throughout its long history, the surname Theibert has undergone various spelling variations, such as Theybert, Thibbert, and Theybert, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and significance of the name have remained rooted in its origins as a designation of brightness, intelligence, and nobility.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Theibert
Among Census respondents with the surname Theibert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Theibert bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Theibert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Theibert
Theibert appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+15 bearers (+14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,492 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,943 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.0%) | Up 5,492 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 6,943 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Theibert surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #144,270 | -5.1% |
| Count | 122 | 117 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Theibert bearers went from 122 to 117 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 6,943 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #144,270.
FAQ
Theibert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Theibert?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Theibert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Theibert?
Theibert ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Theibert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Theibert.
Has Theibert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Theibert went from 122 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Theibert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Theibert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Theibert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Theibert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Theibert (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Theibert mean?
A habitational surname likely derived from a placename of German origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Theibert (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Theibert?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Theibert on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.