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

Tobert, 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 Tobert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tobert in America

Tobert is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tobert surname appeared 118 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 Tobert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tobert 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 Tobert

The surname Tobert has its origins traced back to the medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from an Old English occupational name, 'Tobere,' which referred to a skilled craftsman or maker of wooden tubs or barrels. The earliest known records of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Toberth' in various counties across southern England.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name underwent several spelling variations, including Tobert, Tobbert, and Tobbart, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal inconsistencies common in those times. One notable bearer of this name was Robert Tobert, a merchant from Somerset, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1195 for his trade dealings.

As the centuries progressed, the Tobert family spread across various regions of England, with some branches establishing themselves in the northern counties. In the 16th century, records show a John Tobert, born in 1532 in Yorkshire, who served as a bailiff and was recognized for his contributions to local governance.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a notable figure, William Tobert (1615-1683), a renowned clergyman and scholar from Oxfordshire. He authored several theological works and held prominent positions within the Church of England, including the Deanery of Ripon.

Moving into the 18th century, the Tobert surname gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Thomas Tobert (1745-1821), a distinguished naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral in the Royal Navy. His exploits during the Napoleonic Wars earned him widespread recognition and several honors.

Another influential figure bearing this surname was Elizabeth Tobert (1789-1867), a pioneering educator and philanthropist from Gloucestershire. She founded several schools for underprivileged children and campaigned tirelessly for the advancement of education, particularly for girls.

Throughout its history, the surname Tobert has maintained a strong presence across various regions of England, with notable bearers contributing to various fields, including trade, governance, religion, military service, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tobert

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

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

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