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UK surname

Philbert

A French surname derived from Old French philbert meaning "bright helmet".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Berkshire, Islington and High Peak.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Philbert is 125 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2010

125 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Philbert surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Philbert surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Philbert 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
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 103 #26,498
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 105 #27,035
2000 modern 112 #25,978
2001 modern 105 #26,620
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 82 #30,206
2004 modern 86 #30,019
2005 modern 80 #30,842
2006 modern 90 #29,893
2007 modern 96 #29,339
2008 modern 102 #28,664
2009 modern 120 #26,496
2010 modern 125 #26,448
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 109 #28,689
2013 modern 119 #27,541
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Philberts 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 West Berkshire, Islington, High Peak, Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 West Berkshire 022 West Berkshire
2 Islington 010 Islington
3 High Peak 013 High Peak
4 Westminster 010 Westminster
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 006 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Philbert

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Philbert

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Philbert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Philbert 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Philbert is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Philbert 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

Philbert falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Philbert 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Philbert

The surname Philbert originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French name Philbert, which is a combination of the Germanic elements "phil" meaning "friend" and "bert" meaning "bright" or "famous". The name was relatively common in certain regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Philbert can be found in the Cartulaire de Séez, a cartulary from the diocese of Séez in Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the region at that time.

The surname Philbert also appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Philbert de Naillac (c. 1130-1199) was the Grand Master of the Knights Templar from 1179 until his death. He played a significant role in the affairs of the Crusades and the defense of the Holy Land.

Another notable individual with the surname Philbert was Jean Philbert (c. 1450-1515), a French astrologer and mathematician from Burgundy. He was known for his astrological treatises and his work on the reform of the Julian calendar.

In the 16th century, a man named Philbert de L'Orme (c. 1510-1570) was a renowned French Renaissance architect and writer. He was one of the most influential architects of his time, known for his innovative designs and contributions to architectural theory.

During the 17th century, a French painter named Nicolas Philbert (c. 1635-1694) gained recognition for his portraits and historical paintings. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in Paris and worked for various noble patrons.

In the 18th century, a French botanist named Jean-Baptiste Philbert (1725-1804) made significant contributions to the study of plants. He published several works on botany and was a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the surname Philbert in various regions of France and its association with individuals who achieved notable accomplishments in various fields throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Philbert surname: questions and answers

How common is the Philbert surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Philbert a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Philbert surname mean?

A French surname derived from Old French philbert meaning "bright helmet".

What does the Philbert map show?

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