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

Wilbert, 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 Wilbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wilbert in America

Wilbert is the 10006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wilbert surname appeared 3,222 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Wilbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wilbert 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 Wilbert

The surname Wilbert originated in England during the 8th century. It is derived from the Old English words "wil" meaning desire or will, and "beorht" meaning bright or illustrious. The name was initially spelled as Wilbriht or Wilbrith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wilbert can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Wilbrictus" in this historical record.

During the Middle Ages, the name Wilbert was primarily concentrated in the counties of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire in southern England. Some variations of the spelling included Wilbricht, Wilbryght, and Wilbryth.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Wilbert de Charmenton (born around 1320) was a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his philanthropic contributions to the church.

Another individual of historical significance was Sir Wilbert Hastings (1460-1519), a knight and military commander who served under King Henry VII during the Wars of the Roses. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Stoke Field in 1487, which solidified Henry VII's claim to the throne.

In the 16th century, the name Wilbert was associated with the village of Wilberton (now called Wilberton Priory) in Cambridgeshire. This place name likely derived from the surname Wilbert, indicating a connection between the name and a specific location.

During the 17th century, Wilbert Longstaffe (1599-1679) was a prominent English clergyman and academic who served as the Archdeacon of York and the Rector of Boxworth in Cambridgeshire.

Another notable figure was Wilbert Ridley (1694-1768), an English architect and surveyor who was renowned for his work on various churches and country houses in the Palladian style prevalent during that era.

In the 19th century, Wilbert Vere Awdry (1811-1889) was an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works and contributed to the Oxford Movement within the Church of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wilbert

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

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

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