Explore the Family Name Aubert
The meaning of Aubert
French and English (mainly of Huguenot origin): from the Old French (and Middle English) personal name Aubert, a variant of Albert. It is also found in Germany, where it indicates Huguenot descent, too. Compare Aube 2 and 3 and Obert 2 and 3. History: Claude Aubert from Calvados in Normandy, France, died in QC in 1694. His descendants also bear an altered form of the surname, Aubé. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Marcel, Michel, Andre, Antoine, Celestine, Celina, Laurent, Leontine, Phillippe, Remy.
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How common is the last name Aubert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Aubert" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aubert was ranked 17,209th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 20,125th, marking a decrease of 16.94%. The count of individuals with this last name also fell from 1,517 to 1,327 during this period, a decline of 12.52%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Aubert surname decreased by 19.64% from 0.56 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,209 | #20,125 | -16.94% |
| Count | 1,517 | 1,327 | -12.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.45 | -19.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aubert
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Aubert surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 4.88% to 6.33%) and Black (from 22.08% to 25.62%). However, those identifying as White saw a decrease from 70.53% to 65.11%. The percentage of people claiming two or more races also slightly declined from 1.85% to 1.73%. No changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with the percentages remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.53% | 65.11% | -7.68% |
| Black | 22.08% | 25.62% | 16.03% |
| Hispanic | 4.88% | 6.33% | 29.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.73% | -6.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |