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UK surname

Hebert

A French occupational surname for a person who cultivated or harvested grass or hay.

In the 1881 census there were 31 people recorded with the Hebert surname, ranking it #29,218 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 115, ranked #28,348, up from #29,218 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Tipton otherwise Tibington, London parishes and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gwynedd, Vale of White Horse and Mid Sussex.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hebert is 117 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 271.0%.

1881 census count

31

Ranked #29,218

Modern count

115

2016, ranked #28,348

Peak year

2015

117 bearers

Map years

3

1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hebert had 31 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,218 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016, ranked #28,348.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 100 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Hebert surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hebert surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hebert surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hebert over time

The 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 68 #21,302
1861 historical 61 #26,170
1881 historical 31 #29,218
1891 historical 85 #26,080
1901 historical 84 #24,759
1911 historical 100 #22,717
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 100 #27,619
1999 modern 101 #27,617
2000 modern 95 #28,441
2001 modern 92 #28,528
2002 modern 91 #29,181
2003 modern 89 #29,380
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 89 #29,683
2006 modern 89 #30,027
2007 modern 87 #30,666
2008 modern 95 #29,822
2009 modern 94 #30,538
2010 modern 95 #31,000
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 99 #30,442
2013 modern 108 #29,379
2014 modern 107 #29,827
2015 modern 117 #27,982
2016 modern 115 #28,348

Geography

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Where Heberts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Tipton otherwise Tibington, London parishes, Lambeth and Preston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Gwynedd, Vale of White Horse, Mid Sussex and Hounslow. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Tipton otherwise Tibington Staffordshire
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 Lambeth London (South Districts)
5 Preston Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Gwynedd 011 Gwynedd
2 Vale of White Horse 014 Vale of White Horse
3 Vale of White Horse 011 Vale of White Horse
4 Mid Sussex 014 Mid Sussex
5 Hounslow 007 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hebert

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hebert surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hebert

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hebert, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Hebert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Hebert household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Hebert is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hebert is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hebert falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hebert is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hebert, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hebert

The surname Hebert originated in France during the medieval era. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Hugibert, which is composed of the elements "hug" meaning heart, mind, or soul, and "berht" meaning bright or illustrious. This name was introduced into France by the Franks during their conquest and settlement in the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Hebert can be found in various ancient documents from the 8th to 10th centuries. For example, it appears in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, dating back to the 9th century.

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Jean Hebert, a French Protestant theologian and reformer who lived from 1492 to 1556. He played a significant role in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation in France and was known for his criticisms of the Catholic Church's teachings and practices.

Another prominent individual with the name Hebert was Jacques-René Hébert, a French revolutionary leader during the French Revolution. He was born in 1757 and was executed by guillotine in 1794 for his radical views and involvement in the Reign of Terror.

In the literary realm, Marie-Hélène Hebert, a Canadian novelist and playwright, gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human condition. She was born in 1939 and passed away in 2017.

The surname Hebert has also been associated with various place names in France, such as Hebert, a commune in the Normandy region, and Herbertville, a village in the department of Manche. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Hebert who settled in those areas.

Throughout history, the Hebert surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Hébert, Hebért, and Héberd, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and linguistic changes over time.

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1881 census detail

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Hebert families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hebert surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Gloucestershire leads with 10 Heberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.52x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 10 14.52x
Lincolnshire 7 12.47x
Channel Islands 5 48.03x
Middlesex 4 1.14x
Lancashire 3 0.72x
Somerset 3 5.31x
Surrey 2 1.17x
Kent 1 0.83x
Sussex 1 1.69x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire leads with 7 Heberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 196.63x.

Place Total Index
Great Grimsby 7 196.63x
Sevenhampton 5 8333.33x
St Martin 5 781.25x
Westbury On Trym 4 171.67x
Ashton Under Lyne 3 32.93x
Beckington 3 2727.27x
Islington London 3 8.81x
Clifton 1 28.74x
Horsted Keynes 1 714.29x
Kensington London 1 5.12x
Lambeth 1 3.27x
Lewisham 1 15.65x
Newington 1 7.71x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hebert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 3
Mary 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Angeline 1
Beatrice 1
Blanche 1
Clara 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Euphrosine 1
Fanny 1
Frances 1
Jane 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
Mabel 1
Marguerite 1
Marie 1
Marion 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hebert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Henry 2
William 2
Charles 1
Edward 1
George 1
Jean 1
Robert 1
Roger 1
Victor 1
W.H. 1

FAQ

Hebert surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hebert surname in 1881?

In 1881, 31 people were recorded with the Hebert surname. That placed it at #29,218 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hebert surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016. That gives Hebert a modern rank of #28,348.

What does the Hebert surname mean?

A French occupational surname for a person who cultivated or harvested grass or hay.

What does the Hebert map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hebert bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.