Explore the Family Name Abert
The meaning of Abert
South German, Swiss German, and French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Adberht, composed of the elements ad (short form of adal ‘noble’) + berht ‘bright, famous’. The name is a cognate of Albert. Some characteristic forenames: French Vernice.
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How common is the last name Abert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abert experienced a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked at 49,563 and dropped to 55,505 by 2010, marking an 11.99% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname likewise dwindled from 398 in 2000 to 370 in 2010, representing a 7.04% decrease. Moreover, for every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing the surname Abert diminished by 13.33% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #55,505 | -11.99% |
| Count | 398 | 370 | -7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abert
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Abert identified as White, although there was a small decrease in this group, from 95.73% in 2000 to 94.32% in 2010. There were slight increases in the Hispanic and Black percentages, rising from 1.76% to 2.43% and 1.26% to 2.16% respectively. However, there were no changes recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.32% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.43% | 38.07% |
| Black | 1.26% | 2.16% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |