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UK surname

Schubert

An occupational surname referring to a shoemaker or cobbler, derived from the German words "Schuh" (shoe) and "Bert" (bright).

In the 1881 census there were 93 people recorded with the Schubert surname, ranking it #20,593 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 358, ranked #12,931, up from #20,593 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St George in the East, London parishes and Isleworth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Havering, Annan West and Richmond upon Thames.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Schubert is 361 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 284.9%.

1881 census count

93

Ranked #20,593

Modern count

358

2016, ranked #12,931

Peak year

2014

361 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Schubert had 93 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,593 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 358 in 2016, ranked #12,931.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 240 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Schubert surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Schubert surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Schubert 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 27 #28,467
1861 historical 34 #29,685
1881 historical 93 #20,593
1891 historical 106 #23,105
1901 historical 154 #17,775
1911 historical 240 #13,281
1997 modern 291 #13,792
1998 modern 312 #13,532
1999 modern 323 #13,315
2000 modern 316 #13,460
2001 modern 309 #13,487
2002 modern 325 #13,275
2003 modern 319 #13,263
2004 modern 326 #13,122
2005 modern 321 #13,195
2006 modern 345 #12,571
2007 modern 331 #13,117
2008 modern 339 #13,022
2009 modern 345 #13,107
2010 modern 342 #13,440
2011 modern 330 #13,664
2012 modern 349 #12,993
2013 modern 360 #12,890
2014 modern 361 #12,979
2015 modern 355 #13,033
2016 modern 358 #12,931

Geography

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Where Schuberts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St George in the East, London parishes, Isleworth, Ealing, Chiswick and St Dunstan Stepney. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Havering, Annan West, Richmond upon Thames, South Staffordshire and Wolverhampton. 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 St George in the East London (East Districts)
2 London parishes London 1
3 Isleworth Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
4 Ealing, Chiswick Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
5 St Dunstan Stepney London (East Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Havering 029 Havering
2 Annan West Dumfries and Galloway
3 Richmond upon Thames 001 Richmond upon Thames
4 South Staffordshire 010 South Staffordshire
5 Wolverhampton 014 Wolverhampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Schubert

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Schubert

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Schubert is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Schubert is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Schubert 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 Schubert 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Schubert

The surname Schubert has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Schubert" or "Schuhwert," which refers to a shoemaker or cobbler. This occupational surname suggests that early bearers of this name were involved in the making or repairing of shoes.

Schubert is a variant of the more common German surname Schumacher, which also means shoemaker. The earliest recorded instances of the name Schubert can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Schubert appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dated around 1300. This record refers to a certain "Henricus Schubert" from the town of Meissen.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Schubert was Johann Schubert, a German composer and organist who lived from around 1440 to 1500. He was known for his contributions to the development of Renaissance music.

Another prominent Schubert was the celebrated Austrian composer Franz Schubert, who lived from 1797 to 1828. He is renowned for his extensive body of work, including symphonies, operas, and chamber music, and is considered one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era.

The name Schubert has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as Schubertshof, a village in Bavaria, and Schubertsburg, a former castle in Saxony-Anhalt. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Schubert surname who once resided or held land in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Schubert include Gottfried Schubert, a German geographer and naturalist who lived from 1758 to 1834, and Franz Anton Schubert, an Austrian lawyer and politician who lived from 1768 to 1840.

Overall, the surname Schubert has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, reflecting the occupational origins of shoemaking or cobbling in the Middle Ages. It has been borne by numerous individuals of significance throughout history, particularly in the fields of music, science, and politics.

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1881 census detail

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Schubert families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Schubert 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 57 Schuberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.22x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 57 6.22x
Wiltshire 6 7.40x
Somerset 5 3.39x
Durham 4 1.47x
Kent 4 1.28x
Lancashire 4 0.37x
Lincolnshire 4 2.73x
Glamorgan 2 1.25x
Gloucestershire 2 1.11x
Surrey 2 0.45x
Hampshire 1 0.53x
Midlothian 1 0.81x
Northumberland 1 0.73x
Warwickshire 1 0.43x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St George In East in Middlesex leads with 20 Schuberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 320.51x.

Place Total Index
St George In East 20 320.51x
Mile End Old Town 11 76.02x
Heston 8 263.16x
Swindon 6 95.39x
Bedminster 5 36.05x
Mile End New Town 5 400.00x
Bishopwearmouth 4 17.09x
Clee With Weelsby 4 124.61x
Dover St Mary Virgin 4 132.01x
Chiswick 3 59.88x
Moss Side 3 52.45x
Bishopston Lower 2 1818.18x
Bromley London 2 9.92x
Chelsea London 2 7.24x
Clerkenwell London 2 9.24x
Horfield 2 110.50x
Birmingham 1 1.30x
Edinburgh Greenside 1 61.73x
Islington London 1 1.13x
Kensington London 1 1.96x
Lambeth 1 1.25x
Newcastle On Tyne St John 1 55.87x
Portsea 1 2.72x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 5.42x
St Luke London 1 6.80x
St Pancras London 1 1.36x
Toxteth Park 1 2.71x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
Thomas 6
William 6
John 5
Frederick 4
James 4
Charles 3
George 3
Joseph 2
Julius 2
Alfred 1
Antow 1
Aug. 1
Augustus 1
Bernard 1
Carl 1
Danl. 1
Ernest 1
F. 1
Fredk. 1
Fredk.J. 1
Fritz 1
Geo.W. 1
Gustav 1
Leman 1
Richard 1
Richd. 1
Samuel 1

FAQ

Schubert surname: questions and answers

How common was the Schubert surname in 1881?

In 1881, 93 people were recorded with the Schubert surname. That placed it at #20,593 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Schubert surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 358 in 2016. That gives Schubert a modern rank of #12,931.

What does the Schubert surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a shoemaker or cobbler, derived from the German words "Schuh" (shoe) and "Bert" (bright).

What does the Schubert map show?

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