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UK surname

Joubert

A French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of leather straps, belts, or suspenders.

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Joubert surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 335, ranked #13,611, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, Wandsworth and Trafford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Joubert is 352 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3250.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

335

2016, ranked #13,611

Peak year

2014

352 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Joubert had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 335 in 2016, ranked #13,611.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Joubert surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Joubert surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Joubert 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 5 #32,456
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 14 #32,506
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 53 #32,329
1998 modern 78 #30,192
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 105 #27,001
2001 modern 119 #24,733
2002 modern 167 #20,457
2003 modern 193 #18,501
2004 modern 227 #16,778
2005 modern 241 #16,036
2006 modern 267 #15,042
2007 modern 283 #14,579
2008 modern 285 #14,647
2009 modern 291 #14,742
2010 modern 309 #14,420
2011 modern 301 #14,563
2012 modern 333 #13,468
2013 modern 346 #13,291
2014 modern 352 #13,206
2015 modern 341 #13,425
2016 modern 335 #13,611

Geography

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Where Jouberts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Southwark, Wandsworth, Trafford and South Northamptonshire. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Southwark 008 Southwark
2 Southwark 001 Southwark
3 Wandsworth 004 Wandsworth
4 Trafford 015 Trafford
5 South Northamptonshire 003 South Northamptonshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Joubert

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Joubert

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Joubert, 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 Joubert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Joubert 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, Joubert 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

Joubert 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

Joubert falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Joubert is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Joubert, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Joubert

The surname Joubert is of French origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French personal name Joubert, which is a combination of the Germanic elements "gaud" meaning "bright" and "bert" meaning "famous" or "renowned".

The Joubert surname is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy in northern France, where it was first recorded in the 11th century. Over time, it spread to other parts of France and eventually to other countries as well.

One of the earliest historical references to the Joubert name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various forms, including Joubert, Jaubert, and Gibert.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Joubert de Chambre served as a knight and advisor to King Louis VII of France. Another prominent Joubert from this era was Gérard Joubert, a French prelate who served as the Bishop of Albi in the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the Joubert name was associated with several prominent families in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. One such family, the Jouberts of Normandy, held the titles of Seigneurs de Bizy and Seigneurs de Mortemer.

In the 16th century, Jacques Joubert (1530-1593) was a notable French physician and writer who served as the personal doctor to King Henry III of France. His works on medicine and surgery were influential in their time.

Another notable figure was Daniel Joubert (1569-1638), a French Calvinist theologian and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. He was known for his works on biblical exegesis and his involvement in the Synod of Dort.

In the 18th century, Barthélemy Catherine Joubert (1769-1799) was a French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte during the French Revolutionary Wars. He played a significant role in several battles and campaigns before being killed in action at the Battle of Novi in 1799.

Petrus Joubert (1834-1900) was a prominent Afrikaner leader in South Africa during the late 19th century. He served as the Commandant-General of the South African Republic (Transvaal) and played a key role in the First Anglo-Boer War.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Joubert families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Joubert 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. Middlesex leads with 5 Jouberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.14x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 5 5.14x
Surrey 4 8.44x
Kent 1 3.01x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Battersea in Surrey leads with 4 Jouberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 111.73x.

Place Total Index
Battersea 4 111.73x
Chelsea London 4 136.52x
Lewisham 1 56.50x
St Marylebone London 1 19.27x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ann 1
Juliana 1
Lucie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Jules 3
Ferdinand 1
Henri 1
Philip 1
Wm. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Joubert households.

FAQ

Joubert surname: questions and answers

How common was the Joubert surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Joubert surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Joubert surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 335 in 2016. That gives Joubert a modern rank of #13,611.

What does the Joubert surname mean?

A French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of leather straps, belts, or suspenders.

What does the Joubert map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Joubert 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.