UK surname
A surname of German origin denoting someone from the region of Heptenbuch.
In the 1881 census there were 60 people recorded with the Hebbert surname, ranking it #25,133 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 47, ranked #35,069, down from #25,133 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Glossop, Stafford St Mary and St Chad, Tillington and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hebbert is 413 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 21.7%.
1881 census count
60
Ranked #25,133
Modern count
47
2016, ranked #35,069
Peak year
1891
413 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hebbert surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hebbert surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 151 | #12,840 |
| 1861 | historical | 355 | #7,198 |
| 1881 | historical | 60 | #25,133 |
| 1891 | historical | 413 | #8,638 |
| 1901 | historical | 139 | #18,876 |
| 1911 | historical | 196 | #15,150 |
| 1997 | modern | 37 | #33,964 |
| 1998 | modern | 41 | #33,747 |
| 1999 | modern | 40 | #33,967 |
| 2000 | modern | 43 | #33,709 |
| 2001 | modern | 39 | #33,923 |
| 2002 | modern | 42 | #33,951 |
| 2003 | modern | 43 | #33,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 46 | #33,883 |
| 2005 | modern | 45 | #34,160 |
| 2006 | modern | 44 | #34,568 |
| 2007 | modern | 44 | #34,760 |
| 2008 | modern | 44 | #34,865 |
| 2009 | modern | 44 | #35,028 |
| 2010 | modern | 46 | #35,062 |
| 2011 | modern | 45 | #35,112 |
| 2012 | modern | 46 | #35,053 |
| 2013 | modern | 49 | #34,952 |
| 2014 | modern | 48 | #35,041 |
| 2015 | modern | 48 | #35,004 |
| 2016 | modern | 47 | #35,069 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Glossop, Stafford St Mary and St Chad, Tillington, Manchester, Brighton and Preston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glossop | Derbyshire |
| 2 | Stafford St Mary and St Chad, Tillington | Staffordshire |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Brighton | Sussex |
| 5 | Preston | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hebbert surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hebbert, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hebbert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hebbert household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hebbert is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hebbert is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hebbert, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hebbert is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Heahbeorht," which means "high bright" or "lofty bright." It is believed to have emerged in the 7th or 8th century in the Anglo-Saxon regions of England.
The name Hebbert is thought to have been initially concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire, where early records of the surname can be found. The earliest known recorded instance of the surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Herebertus" and "Herbertus."
During the medieval period, the surname Hebbert underwent various spelling variations, including Hebert, Heybert, Heybuert, and Haibert, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects and pronunciation differences.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname Hebbert was Sir William Hebbert (c. 1280-1349), a prominent English landowner and military commander who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in several notable battles, including the Siege of Calais in 1347.
Another early record of the name can be found in the form of John Hebbert, a merchant from York who was mentioned in the city's guild records in the 15th century. In the 16th century, there was a Thomas Hebbert, a landowner and member of the gentry in Lincolnshire, whose family estate was located in the village of Hebbert's Hatch.
During the 17th century, the surname Hebbert was found in various parts of England, including London, where a certain Robert Hebbert (1625-1678) was a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.
In the late 18th century, a notable figure named William Hebbert (1758-1825) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Old Vic Theatre and the original Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
As the centuries progressed, the Hebbert surname continued to be represented in various fields, including academia, military, and the arts, further cementing its place in English history and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hebbert surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 10 Hebberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.52x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 10 | 1.52x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 1.44x |
| Staffordshire | 8 | 4.26x |
| Cheshire | 6 | 4.89x |
| Sussex | 6 | 6.40x |
| Yorkshire | 6 | 1.09x |
| Kent | 3 | 1.58x |
| Somerset | 3 | 3.35x |
| Surrey | 3 | 1.11x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1.43x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 2.84x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 1.03x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stafford St Mary in Staffordshire leads with 8 Hebberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 300.75x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford St Mary | 8 | 300.75x |
| Brighton | 6 | 31.73x |
| Leeds | 6 | 19.29x |
| Paddington London | 5 | 24.46x |
| Weston In Runcorn | 5 | 1562.50x |
| Middleton In Oldham | 4 | 202.02x |
| Ashton Under Lyne | 3 | 20.80x |
| Tonbridge | 3 | 43.86x |
| Wells St Cuthbert Out | 3 | 416.67x |
| Birmingham | 2 | 4.28x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 4.47x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 8.95x |
| Bootle Cum Linacre | 1 | 19.08x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 2.82x |
| Farnham | 1 | 47.39x |
| Frodsham | 1 | 208.33x |
| Penarth | 1 | 105.26x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 1 | 8.94x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 10.20x |
| St Marythe Less | 1 | 476.19x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hebbert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hebbert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 60 people were recorded with the Hebbert surname. That placed it at #25,133 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 47 in 2016. That gives Hebbert a modern rank of #35,069.
A surname of German origin denoting someone from the region of Heptenbuch.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hebbert bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.