2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Webbert
A possibly Anglicized variation of the German surname "Weber" meaning a weaver.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Webbert. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Webbert 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Webbert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Webbert, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (7.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Webbert
The surname Webbert is of English origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period, specifically to the region of Wessex in southern England. It is likely derived from the Old English words "webb" and "hier," which translates to "web-maker" or "weaver." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the weaving trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Webbert can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population records commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, a person named Webbert is listed as a resident of the village of Corfe in Dorset.
During the 13th century, the name Webbert appeared in various legal documents and records in counties such as Somerset and Wiltshire. These records often referred to individuals with occupational surnames related to the weaving industry, indicating that the name was still closely associated with this trade.
In the late 14th century, a notable figure named John Webbert (c. 1350-1420) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He was known for his successful wool trade business and his involvement in local politics.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Sir Thomas Webbert (1520-1584), who served as a member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was also a respected landowner and magistrate in the county of Hampshire.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the name emerged, such as Webbert, Webburt, and Webbertt, as spelling conventions were not yet standardized. One example is William Webbertt (1575-1641), a clergyman and author who published several religious works.
In the 18th century, the name Webbert was also associated with the textile industry in the north of England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. Samuel Webbert (1720-1782) was a prominent wool merchant and mill owner in the town of Rochdale.
The 19th century saw the name Webbert spread to other parts of the English-speaking world, including North America and Australia, as families emigrated from England in search of new opportunities. One notable figure was James Webbert (1845-1912), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the mining industry in Australia.
Throughout its history, the surname Webbert has maintained its connection to the textile and weaving trades, even as its bearers pursued various other occupations and professions. The name's origins reflect the importance of the weaving industry in medieval England and serve as a reminder of the rich occupational heritage embedded in many English surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Webbert
Among Census respondents with the surname Webbert, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (7.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Webbert 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 Webbert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.3% · 81
- Black or African American15.2% · 17
- Two or more races7.1% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Webbert
Webbert 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
-9 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,263 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-12 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 15,263 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 12,361 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 Webbert 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 | #135,593 | #147,954 | -9.1% |
| Count | 124 | 112 | -9.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Webbert bearers went from 124 to 112 (-9.7% change). The surname moved down 12,361 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #147,954.
FAQ
Webbert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Webbert?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Webbert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Webbert?
Webbert ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Webbert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Webbert.
Has Webbert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Webbert went from 124 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Webbert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Webbert, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (7.1%). 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 Webbert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.3% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Webbert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (72.3%), Black (15.2%), Two or More Races (7.1%). 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 Webbert (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 Webbert mean?
A possibly Anglicized variation of the German surname "Weber" meaning a weaver. 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 Webbert (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 Webbert?
Want to know how many people have the last name Webbert? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.