Explore the Family Name Tabbert
The meaning of Tabbert
1. North German and Dutch: from Middle Low German tabbert, Middle Dutch tabbaert ‘tabard’, a sleeveless overgarment worn by men in the Middle Ages (ultimately from French tabard, from Late Latin tabardum). The surname may be a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a tabard, a nickname referring to a garment of livery, perhaps worn by a herald, or a metonymic occupational name for a tailor. 2. North German and East Frisian: from a Frisian personal name, Tjabbert, composed of the ancient Germanic elements theud ‘people, race’ + berht ‘bright’, or from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Dagobert (from Old High German tac ‘day’ + berht ‘bright’).
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How common is the last name Tabbert in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tabbert decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,501 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 26,576, a decline of 13.08%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Tabbert surname also experienced a decline from 1008 people in 2000 to 917 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 9.03%. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 population fell by 16.22% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,501 | #26,576 | -13.08% |
| Count | 1,008 | 917 | -9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.31 | -16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tabbert
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Tabbert surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.57% over this decade. The representation of Hispanic individuals within this surname group saw the most significant increase, rising by 73.95% from 1.19% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small increase of 10.07% in individuals identifying as two or more races. Notably, for the first time in 2010, a small percentage (0.55%) of individuals with the Tabbert surname identified as Black, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 95.31% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.07% | 73.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.53% | 10.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |