Explore the Family Name Philbert
The meaning of Philbert
French and German (Bavaria): from the personal name Philbert, from ancient Germanic Filuberht (see Philibert). Some characteristic forenames: French Monique. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Philbert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Philbert has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 39,304 to 38,754, reflecting a 1.4% improvement in its standing. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 8.16%, growing from 527 to 570 within a decade. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5% over the same period, indicating that while the total number of people with the surname Philbert increased, its overall prevalence in the population dipped slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #38,754 | 1.4% |
| Count | 527 | 570 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philbert
In terms of ethnic identity, the Philbert surname indicates a diverse background according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. During 2000-2010, there were notable changes: the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from none to 1.23%. There was a decline in those identifying as White, from 30.17% to 24.21%, a negative change of nearly 20%. However, representation among those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 35.4%, rising from 5.31% to 7.19%. The largest group, those identifying as Black, experienced a 15.25% increase, moving from 57.69% to 66.49%. There was no representation from those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the category of two or more races dropped from 5.5% to zero over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.69% | 66.49% | 15.25% |
| White | 30.17% | 24.21% | -19.75% |
| Hispanic | 5.31% | 7.19% | 35.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |