Explore the Family Name Hubert
The meaning of Hubert
German, Dutch, English, French, Walloon, Breton, Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hug ‘heart, mind, spirit’ + berht ‘bright, famous’. The name was borne by an 8th-century Christian saint, bishop of Maastricht, who was adopted as the patron of hunters, and helped to increase the popularity of the personal name, especially in the Low Countries. History: Nicolas Hubert dit Lacroix from France married Marguerite Landreau in France c.1653, died in Montreal, QC, in 1687. René Hubert from Paris, France, married Françoise (de) Lacroix in Quebec City, QC, in 1669. Jean-François-Barthélemy Hubert from Granville in Manche, France, married Félicité Arsenault in Havre-Aubert, QC, in 1801. — This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Armand, Normand, Olivier, Adlore, Alphonse, Andre, Benoit, Camil, Camille, Fernand.
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How common is the last name Hubert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hubert has seen some changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 3300th in popularity with 9,967 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had moved slightly down the list to 3439th position with a population increase of 4.14%, totaling 10,380 individuals. This meant that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 3.52 named Hubert, a decrease by 4.61% in proportion compared to data from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,300 | #3,439 | -4.21% |
| Count | 9,967 | 10,380 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.69 | 3.52 | -4.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hubert
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hubert, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we can observe some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as well. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic showed notable increases by 50% and 51.5% respectively. The proportion of people identifying as having two or more races also increased, albeit less significantly at 13.14%. However, the surname saw a small decline in people identifying as White and Black, with decreases of 1.35% and 2.51% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a modest rise by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.49% | 80.39% | -1.35% |
| Black | 14.36% | 14% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.03% | 51.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.55% | 13.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.66% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.36% | 5.88% |
Hubert ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hubert is British & Irish, which comprises 38.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (31.0%) and Eastern European (7.2%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Italian, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 38.2% |
| French & German | 31.0% |
| Eastern European | 7.2% |
| Other | 23.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Hubert
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hubert have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 68.90% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 68.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 68.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 68.20% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 68.20% |
What Hubert haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hubert is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and J-M172, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Richards, Roberts, Davis, Morris, Kohler, Thomas, Thompson, Fletcher, Brown, Lloyd.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hubert surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hubert have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hubert" Surname 37.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hubert" Surname 35.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hubert" Surname 13.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hubert" Surname 19.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hubert?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hubert are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition